36C25026B0032_1.pdf

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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36C25026B0032 X

04-03-2026

539-26-1-6905-0004

539-22-208

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs

260 E. University Ave, Ste 100 Cincinnati OH 45219

Email only. Send to contract specialist:

Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov

NO physical documents will be accepted. OH 45409-1337

Brian Rosciszewski (937) 268-6511 x 4421

Improve Site Security at Cincinnati VAMC. Project No. 539-22-208

The chosen contractor shall provide complete construction services including labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to complete the subject project for the Cincinnati VAMC: 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45220.

A Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled. See "Important Bidder Information" for details.

Request for Information Deadline: The RFI deadline for this solicitation is 4/23/2026 @ 12pm ET.

The NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million.

Bid guarantee will be accepted, via email only, if received before the date/time specified in block 13a below. Send bids to the Email specified in block 8 above. Hand delivered and mailed bids/guarantees will not be accepted.

The bid opening will be conducted via conference call. -- see "Important Bidder Information" for details.

This solicitation is 100% set aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Only bids from VA-certified SDVOSBs in the SBA Small Business Search (https://search.certifications.sba.gov) at time of bid submission and prior to award will be eligible for award.

NOTICE: The VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to the VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement included in VAAR 852.219-75 "Limitations on Subcontracting..."(Jan 2023)(Deviation) located in the General Conditions of this solicitation.

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X X

X 10

8:00 AM EDT

05-14-2026

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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

UEI:

Tax ID:

Email:

Base Bid Item No. 1 Amount:

539-3660162-6905-854200-3220 23NRNR000

36C250

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

Financial Services Center Invoices To Be Submitted Electronically https://www.ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs// Invoice Setup Info Phone 877 353 9791 512 460 5429

Luke Turner

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0076

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

BID DEDUCTS

BID SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

PROJECT INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION)

2.5 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

2.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

2.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

2.9 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE

ITEMS (APR 2019)

2.10 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

3.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS-

CERTIFICATION. (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION)

3.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024)

3.4 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS-NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION. (SEP 2025)(DEVIATION)

3.5 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION.

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.2 52.225-9 AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION) . 37

4.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.4 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

4.5 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION)

4.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

4.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.8 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.10 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (FEB 2026)(DEVIATION)

4.11 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MAR 2026)

4.12 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

4.13 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.14 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.15 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION)(APR 2025)

4.16 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

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

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

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

4.19 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.21 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.24 VAAR 852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.25 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

4.26 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.27 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 84

4.28 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

ATTACH I - WAGE DETERMINATION 1.2.2026

ATTACH II - SITE SECURITY SPECIFICATIONS 2.23.26

ATTACH III - SITE SECURITY DRAWINGS 2.23.26

ATTACH IV - VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITS ON

SUBCONTRACTING_CERT OF COMPLIANCE JAN 2023 DEV.DOC

ATTACH V - SOLE SOURCE JA - REDACT - 539-22-208

ATTACH VI - RFI SITE SECURITY

BID DEDUCTS

It is the intent of the Government to make award for the entire project (item 1). However, should the base bid exceed the funds available, award may be given to any of the alternate items identified below. Bidders should enter a bid amount for each item listed. Bidders must use this schedule to document their bids.

1. ITEM 1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to complete the project NRM Site Security Updates at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Work includes areas identified on drawings which include Areas #1, #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #15. (Areas not included in this project include Areas #3, #6, and #9.) Work required, but is not limited to, repairing and installing new fencing, gates, controlled access points, and bollards.

This includes general construction, alterations, electrical and technology work, necessary demolition and removal of concrete, earth, asphalt and certain other items necessary for completion and installation of new work.

Contract Completion Time: All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 270 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

2. BID ITEM 2

All work in BID ITEM 1, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with all scope for Areas #8, #2, and #11 that are indicated in the documents. No reduction in Period of Performance (POP). Contract Completion Time: All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 270 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

3. BID ITEM 3

All work in BID ITEM 1 and BID ITEM 2, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with all scope for Area #15 that are indicated in the documents. No reduction in Period of Performance (POP). Contract Completion Time: All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 270 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

4. BID ITEM 4

All work in BID ITEM 1 and BID ITEM 2 and BID ITEM 3, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with all scope for Areas #10, #13, and #14 that are indicated in the documents. No reduction to period of performance. Contract Completion Time: All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 270 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

5. BID ITEM 5

All work in BID ITEM 1 and BID ITEM 2 and BID ITEM 3 and BID ITEM 4, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with all scope for Areas #5 and #7 that are indicated in the documents. No reduction in Period of Performance (POP). Contract Completion Time: All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 270 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

BID SCHEDULE

Site Security Updates

Project No. 539-22-208

Base Bid Item No. 1: $ _______________________ (Lump Sum) *

* Only enter this value on SF 1442 block 17.

Bid Item No. 2 $ _______________________ (Lump Sum)

Bid Item No. 3 $ _______________________ (Lump Sum)

Bid Item No. 4 $ _______________________ (Lump Sum)

Bid Item No. 5 $ _______________________ (Lump Sum)

** End Bid Schedule **

STATEMENT OF WORK

Site Security Updates - #539-22-208

The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, material, permits, labor, and supervision required to completely perform the required construction work for the subject project. All work shall be completed in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.

The scope of work involves renovation for site security in the main hospital, CLC, Utility Plant, Admin bldg. 3, parking garage and the VA Cincinnati Site. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, electrical, telecommunications, and site work, necessary for demolition and removal of security gate, card readers, fencing, walls, ceilings, piping and certain other items necessary for completion and installation of new work. Due to the utility/roadway shutdowns required, some of this work will have to be scheduled outside of normal facility business hours. A full list of requirements and further details are provided in the project drawings and specifications.

The above construction Statement of Work constitutes a basic outline of work and in no way outlines all details for the construction of this project. It is recommended that a detailed inspection of the premises, drawings and specifications be initiated to determine the needs and conditions for the construction of this project.

Specifications and drawings are included as attachments to this solicitation.

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

NOTICE ABOUT THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) OVERHAUL: Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, mandated a comprehensive review and simplification of the FAR.

All references to the FAR are available at the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) website:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

NOTICE ABOUT SAM.GOV: “System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

NOTICE ABOUT DEFINITIZATION OF EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS: When or if change orders are directed under the resulting contract, they will be issued under the following authorities:

• FAR 52.243-4, Changes (JUL 2025) (Deviation) and

• VAAR 852.243-70, Construction Contract Changes—Supplement (SEP 2019).

The agency will follow the procedures located at FAR 43, VAAR 843 and VAAM M843. The Contracting Officer will make the final decisions for items not addressed by regulation or policy.

The agency's past performance, for the three prior fiscal years, regarding the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for construction change orders will be posted when available.

MATERIALS: Bidder materials consist of invitation forms and any issued amendments which will be published on SAM.gov.

PRE-BID SITE VISIT: A walk through of the site location is scheduled.

• Time/Date: April 14, 2026 at 11am

• Address: Cincinnati VAMC, 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213

• Location: CLC Bldg 2. Goto 3rd floor. Follow signs for Engineering. Check in with receptionist at Rm 3026.

• On campus parking is limited to employees and patients only. Park only in authorized spots. VA Police strictly enforce the parking lots. Adjacent paid parking is available at Kingsgate Parking Garage located on Goodman Dr. Parking fees or tickets will not be reimbursed by the Government.

• A sign in sheet will be passed around to all visitors. All participants are encouraged to enter their contact information on the sign-in log. The sign-in log will be uploaded to SAM.gov as an amendment to the solicitation.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI). To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the project requirements, specifications and/or drawings, submit a query using the RFI Form (Attach VI). RFIs shall be sent via email to brian.rosciszewski@va.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number, title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFIs must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page number of the https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide mailto:brian.rosciszewski@va.gov specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. All RFIs must be received by the deadline (subject to amendment) identified on page one of the SF 1442. Late RFIs will be answered at the agency’s discretion. RFI responses will be posted to SAM.gov as an amendment to the solicitation.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT: The following documents must be included in the bid submission:

1. A digital copy of original signed SF 1442 Offer page;

2. Acknowledgment of all amendments either via entering data in block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment(s) and attaching to the original SF 1442 Offer page;

3. A digital copy of fully completed bid schedule. Only enter the base bid amount for the entire project in block 17 of the SF 1442 Offer page.

4. A digital copy of original signed SF 24 Bid Bond (if required, see SF1442 block 13B).

5. A completed and signed digital copy of VAAR Clause 852.219-75 - VA NOTICE OF

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR

SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). This document and instructions are included as an attachment.

6. ** NEW Requirement ** A completed digital copy of FAR 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF

ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS – CERTIFICATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

7. A completed and signed copy of FAR 52.219-28 - POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION), if the contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract.

DELIVERY OF BIDS & BID BONDS. Physical documents will not be accepted. In accordance with FAR 14.209(e), send all submission documents via email to the contract specialist identified in block 8 of the SF1442. Bids must be received to the agency server by the time specified in block 13 (subject to amendment) of the SF1442. Bids received after this time may be rejected.

The subject line must read: “36C25026B0032 – Bid – {company name}”. The total size of the email must not exceed 15 MB. Emails larger than this may be rejected by the agency server and will be determined to be nonresponsive.

BID OPENING. This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and will utilize sealed bidding IAW FAR Part 14 Sealed Bidding. A virtual public bid opening will be held by the Contract Specialist, Brian Rosciszewski, one hour after the time (same day) specified in Box 13 of the SF 1142 (subject to amendment). Bidders may participate by using MS Teams or telephone.

To use MS Teams, use the following link:

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28695784613245?p=6eIfCWboadG1O7wNr0 Meeting ID: 286 957 846 132 45 Passcode: JN67bZ3p

Dial in by Phone +1 205-235-3524,,689038101# United States Phone conference ID: 689 038 101# https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28695784613245?p=6eIfCWboadG1O7wNr0 tel:+12052353524,,689038101

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: Site Security Updates, No. 539-22-208.

PROJECT LOCATION: Cincinnati VAMC, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati OH 45220

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall perform all work as described by the statement of work, drawings and specifications. Contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the subject project. Statement of work, specifications and/or drawings are included in the solicitation.

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 236220

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $45M

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (__) YES or (X) NO (reference Contract Clause FAR 52.211-12)

RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL PRODUCTS: (X) YES or ( ) NO (Reference VAAR 852.236-90) WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number OH20260082 is included as an attachment to this solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage determinations are searchable at https://SAM.gov/

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: As stated in SF 1442 block 11, the contractor shall (a) commence work under this contract after receiving the notice to proceed within the days specified, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the work, clean the work site completely and return the premises to the VA ready for us within the number of days specified.

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). FAR requires that federal contractors register in SAM at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system.

NOTICE: FAR 4.203-1(b) requires bidders or quoters to have an active federal government contracts registration in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. If a bid or quote is received and bidder or quoter is not registered as required, the bid or quote will be considered non-responsive and therefore not eligible for award.

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 http://www.sam.gov/ 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 FEDERAL CONTRACTING REPORTING SYSTEM: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. The rules and regulations can be found here: VETS-4212. 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. Code, Section 4212, codified at 41 CFR Section 61-300.

Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process.

RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: A responsibility check will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to award. Checks of the SBA Small Business Search database https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ will be used to verify SDVOSB status; System for Award Management (SAM) database, Online Representations and Certifications, and Excluded Parties List System will be conducted to ensure registrations are current, valid, and no debarment records exist. Any information retrieved or received by the government that would be cause for negative or unsatisfactory responsibility rating may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

BONDING INFORMATION

BID GUARANTEE: Per FAR 28.101-2(b) 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 FAR 28.101-4.

Bid bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and contain the proper solicitation number, bid opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570. A digital scan of original ‘wet ink’ signed documents – no white outs or other corrections – is required.

Individual sureties shall 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 28.105.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS In accordance with FAR 28.102, contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 shall require a payment bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both a payment and a performance bond (SF 25).

Payment and performance bonds are due no later than ten (10) days after notification of award.

Bonds shall be provided digitally. A digital scan of original ‘wet ink’ signed documents – no white outs or other corrections – is required. The contracting officer may request a physical copy of performance and payment bonds following contract award.

http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 https://search.certifications.sba.gov/

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees who have access to 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 three-year period, a Special Agency Check (SAC) background investigation is required which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

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

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: Per FAR 22.1802, awardees of 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 for employers to use E-Verify.

HEALTH

VHA DIRECTIVE 1192.01: The Construction Contractors’ representatives performing construction activities on the Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas validate that the following additional requirements are in place before starting construction activities on campus:

Annual influenza shot is required for all staff performing work on campus. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by the contractor or representative at all times while on campus.

The contractor will validate in writing via a signed memo to the Contracting Officer that the above items are being done as part of the bid package. No Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be collected. Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (VHA Directive 1192.01)

Supplemental Influenza Information. Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (see VHA Directive 1192.01, dated 8/10/2020). The influenza season is generally considered to span the four-month period from December 1 through March 31; however, it can vary from one season or geographic location to another. Individual VHA facilities may expand (but not reduce) this time period based on local influenza activity and other epidemiological circumstances.

Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.

VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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.

OTHER

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.

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS)

(a) As prescribed in FAR Part 42.1102(e), the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates contractor past performance on all construction contracts that exceed $900,000 and shares those evaluations with other federal government contract specialists and procurement officials. The FAR requires that the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement VA uses an online database, CPARS, which is maintained by the Naval Seal Logistics Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. CPARS has connectivity with the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database, which is available to all

Federal agencies. PPIRS is the system used to collect and retrieve performance assessment reports used in source selection determinations and completed CPARS report cards transferred to PPIRS. CPARS also includes access to the federal awardee performance and integrity information system (FAPIIS). FAPIIS is a web-enabled application accessed via CPARS for contractor responsibility determination information.

(b) Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $350,000 is required to be registered in CPARS no later than thirty days after award and must be kept current should there be any changes to the contractor’s registered representative.

(c) For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor's performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract, when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor's designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and re-assign the report to the contracting officer.

Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the contracting officer within those thirty days, will result in the government's evaluation being placed on file in the database with a statement that the contractor “failed to respond.”

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a)(1) The offeror must 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 must 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 must 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)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (NOV 2025)(DEVIATION)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

Hand-Carried Address:

Luke Turner Network Contracting Office Ten Department of Veterans Affairs 260 E. University Ave, Ste 100 Cincinnati, OH 45219

Mailing Address:

Luke Turner Network Contracting Office Ten

260 E. University Ave, Ste 100 Cincinnati, OH 45219

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(END OF PROVISION)

2.5 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any VAAR Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS APR 1984

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS APR 1984

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD—SEALED BIDDING—

CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APR 1991

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE)

FEB 2021

2.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management

811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

(End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE

BID LINE ITEMS (APR 2019)

(a) Additive or deductive line items in the bid schedule shall be evaluated to determine the low offeror and the items to be awarded. The evaluation shall be made as follows—

(1) Prior to the opening of bids, the Government will determine the amount of funds available for the project.

(2) The low bid shall be the Bidder that—

(i) Is otherwise eligible for award; and

(ii) Offers the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base line item, plus or minus (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) those additive or deductive line items that provide the most features within the funds determined available.

(3) All bids shall be evaluated on the basis of the same additive or deductive line items.

(i) If adding another item from the bid schedule list of priorities would make the award exceed the available funds for all offerors, the Contracting Officer will skip that item and go to the next item from the bid schedule of priorities; and

(ii) Add that next item if an award may be made that includes that line item and is within the available funds.

(b) The Contracting Officer will use the list of priorities in the bid schedule only to determine the low offeror. After determining the low offeror, an award may be made on any combination of items if—

(1) It is in the best interest of the Government;

(2) Funds are available at the time of award; and

(3) The low offeror’s price for the combination to be awarded is less than the price offered by any other responsive, responsible offeror.

(c) Example: ‘‘The amount available is $100,000. Offeror A’s base bid and four additives (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) are $85,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and $4,000. Offeror B’s base bid and four additives are $80,000, $16,000, $9,000, $7,000, and $4,000. Offeror A is the low offeror. The aggregate amount of offeror A’s bid for purposes of award would be $99,000, which includes a base bid plus the first and fourth additives. The second and third additives were skipped because each of them would cause the aggregate bid to exceed $100,000.’’ (End of Clause)

2.10 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508 Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

http://www.section508.va.gov/

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(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…