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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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36C25020B0037 X 06/26/2020

610-20-3-6901-0061

610A4-16-101

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Nathan Heikkinen 317-988-1512

Correct Information Technology Deficiencies, Project 610A4-16-101 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, parts, materials, labor and supervision necessary to complete the Correct Information Technology Deficiencies, Project 610A4-16-101 at the Northern IN VA Healthcare System, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Refer to attachments and Statement of Work for a complete description of the requirements.

Period of Performance is 195 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

An organized pre-bid site visit is scheduled for:

July 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Northern Indiana VA Healthcare System (Fort Wayne Campus):

2121 Lake Avenue, Bldg 4, Rm 3, Ft. Wayne IN 46805

Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Small Business Size Standard: $39.5 Million

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for a Small Business.

Bid opening will take place at the date and time specified in block 13A below at Network 10 Contracting Office, 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

NOTICE: The VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirements included in VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance(JUL 2018) located in the General Conditions.

NOTES: (1) Failure to provide all documentation required by this solicitation may be grounds to deem your offer nonresponsive.

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X 10

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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BID: $

DUNS:

TAX ID:

eMAIL:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Management System P O Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 512-242-7300 N/A x

Yvonne Demorest Contracting Officer

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Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 Statement of Work Correct Information Technology Deficiencies, Fort Wayne Project Number: 610A4-16-101

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) 14

2.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROLS TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (JUN 2018)

2.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.6 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (SEP 2018)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018) ... 23

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016)

4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.3 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

4.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (MAR 2020)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(JUL 2013)

4.6 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

4.7 52.223-21 FOAMS (JUN 2016)

4.8 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

4.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.13 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.14 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

4.15 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.16 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.17 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

4.18 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

4.19 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.20 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.21 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.22 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.23 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (APR 2019)

4.24 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.25 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

A.3 Statement of Work

Correct Information Technology Deficiencies, Fort Wayne

Project Number: 610A4-16-101

The Contractor shall correct and upgrade all Information Technology deficiencies at the Fort Wayne VA Campus location (physical address 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne IN, 46805). These areas shall include Building 1, Building 1 Ambulatory Care Addition and all out buildings on the campus including bldg. 2, bldg. 3, bldg. 4, bldg. 5, bldg. 6 and bldg. 7. Please see Table 1-1 for the brief description of the major work within buildings.

General notes:

1. There would be total 11 data rooms addressed on this project, among which 6 spaces currently have steel wired enclosure to be converted to solid wall construction.

2. There would be total eight (8) new climate control units and two (2) replacement units to be installed. These are condenser -evaporative types with various capacities.

3. The existing windows shall be covered with new metal Spandrel panel mounted on the existing window frame.

4. All new flooring shall be static dissipative sheets.

5. Door and security accessories such as lever handles, locks, exit buttons, junction boxes.

Card readers shall be re-used.

Table 1-1 Brief Description of the Project Work

SN Bldg Room (SF) Description of the Work 1 1 63 60 Cover the piping with drip pan and install water sensor New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit Remove the partial partition overhang from the ceiling.

2 1 57

(PBX)

576 Relocate the sprinkler heads and install the ceiling tiles for the affected area.

Install the emergency switch.

3 1 155 20 Replace the wire cage with solid wall and new door.

4 1 176A 100 Remove the existing A/C and install Climate Control

Unit.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New window covering.

5 1 210 36 Build solid wall partition from Break Room.

Install two new doors from the hallway, one for the data room and the other for Break Room.

Cover up the abandoned Dummy Elevator with solid wall.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit.

6 1 528C 100 Remove the existing A/C and install Climate Control Unit. Remove the sink and cover the Dummy Elevator with solid wall.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New window covering.

7 2 201 12 Replace the wire cage with solid wall and new door.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit

8 3 BS 37 Replace the wire cage with solid wall and new door.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit

9 4 1 32 Reroute the drainpipe outside of the Data Room.

Replace the wire cage with solid wall and new door.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit

10 5 1 21 Replace the wire cage with solid wall and new door.

New flooring and paint on the wall and ceiling.

New Climate Control Unit

11 6 107 55 Install solid door frame/door.

Install Climate Control Unit.

New window covering.

General Provisions

1. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall provide and install breathable membrane and cover to protect all OIT equipment, IT cabinets and other OIT related equipment from damage during construction. All t-com and server hardware to remain in operation during each phase of construction. The CONTRACTOR(s) to provide temperature monitor for equipment and maintain within acceptable

2. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall temporarily remove and salvage any / all existing raised access floor panels in aisles as required to conduct below floor work. reinstall existing panels in same location when work is complete or at the end of each day if work is not complete

3. Remove dumbwaiter light and controls to allow flush condition at wall face. prep walls around dumbwaiter for new wall framing. dumbwaiter door and cab to remain, the CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage existing frame and door. see electrical drawings for additional information.

4. The CONTRACTOR(s) to coordinate with the VA to relocate existing refrigerator out of area of demolition and new construction.

5. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing stainless-steel medicine cabinet from wall in its entirety. turn equipment over to the COR. The CONTRACTOR(s) to coordinate and schedule for afterhours work with the COR for this item. see new architectural drawings for additional information.

6. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing sink and related appurtenances from this side of wall in their entirety--see plumbing drawings for additional information.

remove plaster and block to extent required for access to behind wall work. patch / fill all holes with like material to match adjacent surfaces and prep for new finishes.

7. Exterior metal grilles to remain in place. The CONTRACTOR(s) to verify proper flashing prior to providing wall infill behind it. see architectural drawings for additional information.

8. Existing fuel meter box and conduit to remain in place. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage. coordinate with the COR if any item related to this equipment is in the way of the new construction.

9. The CONTRACTOR(s) to remove and salvage existing fire alarm panel and siren.

move to new location outside of the OIT closet. see electrical drawings for additional information.

10. Existing water heaters to remain in place during construction. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage.

11. The CONTRACTOR(s) to remove existing access hole and panel cover to crawl space as required. The CONTRACTOR(s) to put back in place and secure after construction is complete.

12. The CONTRACTOR(s) to prepare grade for concrete pad for ground mounted condenser. see mechanical, electrical and new architectural drawings for additional information.

13. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall core drill holes at block and brick wall for new mechanical piping penetrations as required. field verify clearances at joists and headers at this location. provide proper sleeves and caulking around all penetrations for smoke tight or weather tight seal. see mechanical drawings for additional information.

14. Existing joist floor framing to remain. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction. Existing steel beam to remain. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction.

15. Existing sprinkler riser piping to remain. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction.

16. Field verify existing PVC sleeve capped off above grade that routes through wall into crawl space (may use for new piping wall penetration). see mechanical drawings for additional information.

17. Existing sinks, water heater and shelf to remain in place during construction. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure to protect from damage.

18. Existing boiler unit to remain in place during construction. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure to protect from damage.

19. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing solid surface shelf and metal brackets in their entirety. patch/fill holes in brick wall to match existing surface.

20. Existing access hole and panel cover to crawl space. The CONTRACTOR(s) to put back in place and secure after construction is complete.

21. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove vinyl flooring and wall base in its entirety. prep floor and walls for new floor cover and base. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing floor return air grille and related duct-see mechanical drawings for additional information. add blocking between joists and patch/fill hole with plywood to match existing floor construction.

22. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing cage over window in its entirety.

patch/fill holes in trim to match existing material. see new architectural drawings for additional information. Existing sidewalk to remain. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction. remove existing air supply grille in its entirety.

prep inside opening for new wall infill with like construction and materials to match adjacent surfaces.

23. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall move existing metal lockers to a new location within the room. coordinate with COR for schedule.

24. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing block and plaster partition in their entirety. salvage existing door and door hardware for reuse. prep opening for new wall infill, ceiling, flooring patch and doors. The CONTRACTOR(s) to evaluate structural support requirements and temporary shoring at head of wall prior to removing block.

25. The CONTRACTOR(s) to remove existing room sign and salvage for reuse. The CONTRACTOR(s) to enlarge opening for return air grille in existing wall. see mechanical drawing for additional information.

26. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove and salvage existing door and door hardware.

see new architectural plans and door schedule for additional information. existing insulated cold-water piping drop for "trap primer" to remain.

27. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction. Existing floor mounted transformer to remain.

28. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage during construction. Existing floor drain to remain. The CONTRACTOR(s) to provide temporary cover to protect from dust and debris that could clog drain during construction.

29. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing carpet, wall base and flooring transition trim in its entirety (only within the footprint of the new closet area). prep existing floor surfaces to receive new flooring and trim material. see new architectural drawings for additional information.

30. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing PTAC and associated interior wall trim in their entirety. The CONTRACTOR(s) to prep opening for new blocking and infill construction. see new architectural and mechanical drawings for additional information. Existing window frame to remain.

31. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing aluminum blinds and insulated glass panel in their entirety and prep for new metal insulated spandrel panel. The CONTRACTOR(s) to ensure not to damage existing window frame system. see new architectural drawings for additional information.

32. The CONTRACTOR(s) to coordinate with door security the CONTRACTOR(s) prior to removing cage for the removal and salvage of all door lever hardware, request for exit boxes, door cords, access control sensors, control panels (both Lenel and Altronix) and related electrical boxes and conduit associated with door access. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing wire mesh cage and associated angles, anchors and plates in their entirety and patch / fill all holes related to anchors for an appearance to match adjacent floor and wall surfaces. see electrical drawings for additional information.

33. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove existing metal grille from the exterior face of the wall. The CONTRACTOR(s) to provide flashing at the opening and new blocking for cover panel. see new architectural drawings for additional information.

34. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall prep existing walls for new finishes. scrape all peeling paint and remove all loose or damaged materials from wall surfaces in their entirety.

remove all accessory equipment. patch / repair and infill surfaces as required with materials to match adjacent surfaces for like new appearance. work with care and protect existing conditions to remain in place.

35. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall remove and salvage 25" x 18" x 18' rack mounted on plywood, high on cage wall with fiber optic equipment. coordinate with COR for relocation of equipment mounted on this rack within closet area and temporary shutdowns. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall temporarily relocate storage shelving, tables and carts in order to complete work. these items shall be put back in same location and condition as found after work is complete. coordinate with the COR prior to moving any shelf or cart.

36. The CONTRACTOR(s) to coordinate with the COR to temporarily move OIT / phone, grounding bars or other "non-essential" equipment in area of new work. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall salvage all equipment for reinstall in same relative location after new work is complete. some equipment may be required to remain active in temporary location. see new architectural drawings for additional information.

37. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall provide temporary cover to protect all existing non-OIT related devices from damage during construction, including related devices for t-com, nurse call, overhead paging equipment and electrical. such work may include protection from the relocation of overhead water, sprinkler and steam piping.

38. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall provide and install breathable membrane and cover to protect all OIT equipment, IT cabinets and other OIT related equipment from damage during construction. all t-com and server hardware to remain in operation during each phase of construction. The CONTRACTOR(s) to provide temperature monitor for equipment and maintain within acceptable range.

39. The CONTRACTOR(s) to verify work required at the panels. see electrical drawings for additional information. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall coordinate with the VA to relocate equipment within the footprint of the new closet space.

40. The CONTRACTOR(s) shall temporarily remove and salvage any / all existing raised access floor panels in aisles as required to conduct below floor work. reinstall existing panels in same location when work is complete or at the end of each day if work.

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

BIDDING MATERIALS: Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications, contract forms and any issued Amendments will be posted at www.fbo.gov , enter 36C25020B0037 into the search box to access the bid materials. This is the only official online location where these documents can be obtained. No ‘hard copy’ bidding materials are available.

BID SUBMISSION: The following documents are to be included in the bid submission: one (1) original fully completed and signed SF 1442 Offer page (‘wet ink signature’), acknowledgment of all amendments either via entering data in block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page; one (1) original completed bid schedule if one is provided, otherwise bid amounts are entered in block 17 of the SF1442 Offer page; one (1) original completed/signed SF 24 Bid Bond (if required, see block 13B. of the SF1442 Solicitation page; and one (1) completed Representations and Certifications section (FAR 52.204-8 and 52.209-7); and any other documents referenced in the solicitation to be provided and not specifically mentioned here. Bidders are responsible for insuring and verifying their offer and all required bid documents are received at the office designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 Solicitation and by the date and time specified in block 13A of the SF 1442 Solicitation (subject to amendment).

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: Correct Information Technology Deficiencies, 610A4-16-101 PROJECT LOCATION: 2121 Lake Avenue, Ft. Wayne IN 46808 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

NAICS CODE: 236220

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $39.5 Million PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 195 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.

WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number IN20200002 05-01-

2020 IN2 is included as an attachment to solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract.

If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Wage decisions are available at http://www.wdol.gov/Index.aspx.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation, via email to Nathan.heikkinen@va.gov.

The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI – 36C25019B0037’. RFI’s must be specific identifying section, paragraph, page, and must be in question format. All RFI’s submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be posted to www.fbo.gov as necessary in amendment format. Deadline for submission of RFI’s for this solicitation is 7 days prior to RFP/BID closing date/time stated in Block 13 of the SF 1442. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR

SMALL BUSINESSES

SEE THE SOLICITATION FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION: The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR including FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in SAM at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Warning: Award cannot be made to unregistered contractors. If not registered, you are advised to do so immediately. If registration is not active within 14 calendar days after the date bids are opened the bid may be considered non-responsive and thereafter rejected.

THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals or businesses providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person or business providing services under this contract. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212A, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report (VETS-4212 Report) in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d).

Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, you may check the following website:

http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fcp/main.htm. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (SEP 2010) under the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, and FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010) under the General Conditions.

BONDING INFORMATION

BID GUARANTEE: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, shall require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4. Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and the form must be provided in original (no white outs, faxed or copied signatures, seals) with `wet ink' signatures and contain the proper solicitation number, bid opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570. Individual sureties have to be acceptable to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 28.203) and be accompanied by Standard Form 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety. Other forms of bid security are acceptable as denoted in FAR Part 28.203-2.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than 10 days after notification of award. Bonds must be provided with original ‘wet ink’ signatures - no white outs or other corrections are allowable. Copies and facsimiles of bonds shall not be accepted.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

If the project requires that workers have only limited physical access to the VA facility for a period of one year or less, a local flash badge with fingerprint check is issued.

If the project requires that workers require un-supervised, logical and/or physical access for 180 consecutive or aggregate days in a 365-day period, over a 3-year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check (SAC)) which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

If the project requires that workers have un-supervised, full-time, logical, and/or physical access for more than 6 months or more than 180 aggregate days in a one year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)) and access is not allowed until a favorable SAC completion.

All costs for SAC and NACI checks are borne by the contractor. The VA may at its discretion make deductions against the contract to recoup the investigation costs. Current cost for a SAC is $30.00 per employee and the current cost for a NACI check is $408.00 per employee (subject to change at any time).

MEDICAL CENTER ACCESS: Anyone participating in the site visit, or for any other reason that involves visiting the medical center related to this solicitation, must have a valid ID on your person and your vehicle must be properly registered and insured. Visitors are prohibited from possessing weapons while on a federal installation (See 18 USC 930 – Possession of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons in Federal Facilities). Handheld cellphone use or texting while driving is also prohibited. All VA Medical Centers and associated properties are Federal Property.

PRIVACY TRAINING: All workers regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54).

OTHER IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

OSHA SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION

RATE: Prior to award, the apparently successful offeror shall be required to provide the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record: (1) Certification that the business has had no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years (a form will be provided for this purpose);

(2) Certification (provided by the business’s insurance carrier) that the offeror’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is equal to or less than 1.0.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating from an insurance carrier must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing and submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating from their insurance carrier from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

Having an EMR greater than 1.0 or the non-provision of EMR rating certification as described above could result in the apparently successful offeror being found non-responsible and thus ineligible for contract award.

CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility GEMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the facility GEMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. Upon inclusion of (Specification Section 01 45 29-3) in the contract, the Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that all contractor personnel have acquired EMS Awareness Training at their appropriate site or location.

REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER,

OR PROJECT MANAGER: Any reference contained within contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer”, “Resident Engineer”, “Senior Resident Engineer”, “Project Manager”, or their abbreviations are to be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR)”.

PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFF-SITE: Payment in advance of installation for materials stored off-site is not authorized under this contract.

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship, are listed on the attached Schedule of Material Submittals.

PROGRESS SCHEDULE: The progress schedule contemplated by FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts and VAAR 852.236-84 Schedule of Work Progress shall be provided within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Be advised that contracts that contain any of the following specification sections contain specific schedule requirements above and beyond those cited in the contract clauses: 01 32 16.13 and 01 32 16.15.

NOTICE: VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement included at VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) located in the General Conditions section of this Solicitation.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL

2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROLS TREATIES OR

AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (JUN 2018)

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial items as defined at FAR 2.101.

(b) Certification. [Offeror shall check either (1) or (2).]

(1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C.

2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/;and

(ii) No entity owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/;

or

(2) The Offeror is providing separate information with its offer in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this provision.

(c) Procedures for reviewing the annual unclassified report (see paragraph (b)(1) of this provision). For clarity, references to the report in this section refer to the entirety of the annual unclassified report, including any separate reports that are incorporated by reference into the annual unclassified report.

(1) Check the table of contents of the annual unclassified report and the country section headings of the reports incorporated by reference to identify the foreign countries listed there.

Determine whether the Offeror or any person owned or controlled by the Offeror may have engaged in any activity related to one or more of such foreign countries.

(2) If there may have been such activity, review all findings in the report associated with those foreign countries to determine whether or not each such foreign country was determined to be in violation of its obligations undertaken in an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or to be not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. For clarity, in the annual report an explicit certification of noncompliance is equivalent to a determination of violation. However, the following statements in the annual report are not equivalent to a determination of violation:

(i) An inability to certify compliance.

(ii) An inability to conclude compliance.

(iii) A statement about compliance concerns.

(3) If so, determine whether the Offeror or any person owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor in the determination in the report that one or more of these foreign countries is in violation of its obligations undertaken in an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. Review the narrative for any such findings reflecting a determination of violation or non-adherence related to those foreign countries in the report, including the finding itself, and to the extent necessary, the conduct giving rise to the compliance or adherence concerns, the analysis of compliance or adherence concerns, and efforts to resolve compliance or adherence concerns.

(4) The Offeror may submit any questions with regard to this report by email to NDAA1290Cert@state.gov. To the extent feasible, the Department of State will respond to such email inquiries within 3 business days.

(d) Do not submit an offer unless—

(1) A certification is provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision and submitted with the offer;

or

(2) In accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this provision, the Offeror provides with its offer information that the President of the United States has—

(i) Waived application under U.S.C. 2593e(d) or (e); or

(ii) Determined under 22 U.S.C. 2593e(g)(2) that the entity has ceased all activities for which measures were imposed under 22 U.S.C.2593e(b).

(e) Remedies. The certification in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly submitted a false certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, such as suspension or debarment, the Contracting Officer may terminate any contract resulting from the false certification.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

3.7 % 6.9 % These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under…