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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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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.

36C25526R0150 X 07-23-2026

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589A5-22-122 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 Y Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 Sterrett, David (913)-946-1146 THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract for Project 589A5-22-122, Relocated OIT from 6th Floor Building 21 at the Colmery-O'Neil VAMC, 2200 Gage Blvd., Topeka Kansas 67218. The Colmery-O'Neil VAMC is in need of a Contractor to renovate Building 21 space for relocating OIT form Building 1. Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, interior finishes, and certain other items as identified in the construction and specification documents.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45.0 million.

This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). All Contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBA VetCert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award. See FAR52.204-7(b)(1).

Unique Identifier Number: ________________________________________ Proposals submitted by Teaming Arrangements other than VA Joint Ventures will not be considered.

Acknowledge VAAR clause 852.219-75 by signing certificationblocks of the clause (see page 63 or Appendix 2

- VAAR 852.219-75 VA Limitations on Subcontracting for Clause) and return with proposal to the Contracting Officer.

The construction magnitude of the requirement is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition (FAR) 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Site Visit: There will be only one site visit meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

Location: Topeka VAMC, 2200 Gage Blvd. Topeka, Kansas 66622. Bldg. 3 room C24 Engineering Office Attendance is highly recommended.

Questions relating to this solicitation document and site visit must be submitted in writing, via email, to David.Sterrett@va.gov and Thomas.Dow@va.gov by 2:00 PM Central Time on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Period of performance is 330 calendar days for the base bid which includes a 30-day Administrative Notice To Proceed.

The intent is a single award will be made on CLIN 0001, as there are no bid alternates.

Contracting Officer: David Sterrett, 913-946-1146, david.sterrett@va.gov Facility COR: Thomas Dow, email: thomas.dow@va.gov X X 52.211-10 X Zero 14:00

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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:

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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

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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

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Austin TX 877-353-9791 512-460-5429

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

589A5-22-122 Renovate building 21 spaces to relocate OIT off of 6th floor in building 1 to building 21.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PROPOSAL SUBMITAL INSTRUCTIONS

SOLICITATION: 36C25526R0150

PROJECT: 589A5-22-122 Const: Relocate OIT from 6TH Floor to Building 21

LOCATION: Colmery-O'Neil VAMC, 2200 Gage Blvd., Topeka Kansas 67218

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

a. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made on the basis of an assessment of each offeror’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). As a Request for Proposals (RFP) based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.101-2, the VA will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non- cost factors. The Five (5) evaluation factors for determination of technical acceptability consist of:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor;

2. Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor;

3. Technical Experience of Proposed Key Staffing;

4. Technical Construction Experience of Proposed Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, Suppliers, Installer OR Related Subcontractors;

5. Contractor Safety Plan;

NOTE: There is a realistic possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor

b. THE OFFER.

The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, including the Plans & Specifications for the construction of this project. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

c. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS.

Pursuant to clause 52.215-1 the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price, and technical qualifications standpoint. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT. Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by email to: david.sterrett@va.gov Email Subject Line should read: Solicitation 36C25526R0150, 589A5-22-122 Const: Relocate OIT from 6TH Floor to Building 21 The email(s) shall include the following as attachments:

The total size of any single email must be less than 20 megabytes. Use multiple emails if necessary and label each as 1 of 3, 2 of 3…

Original Bid Bonds must be received at Attn: David Sterrett, Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO15), 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048 via US Postal Service or other courier prior to the solicitation closing time. A copy of the bid bonds must be submitted with the emailed proposal submission.

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT.

The original documents to be included in the submission identified above consist of:

a. STANDARD FORM 1442. Submit the SF 1442 issued under this solicitation, with Blocks 10 (SAM Unique Entity ID) and Blocks 14 through 20 properly filled-out by the Offeror. Include acknowledgment of any and all Amendments that may have been issued, either by: (1) listing them in Block 19 of the SF 1442, or (2) including copies of the Amendment document(s) (Standard Form 30) with Blocks 8 and 15 filled in and signed, or (3) including signed acknowledgement in the form of a separate letter that includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. NOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer.

b. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND). In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, may be cause for rejection of the offer.

c. Calculation Worksheet for Self-Performed and Subcontracted Work (See Appendix 1) Contractor shall complete and sign a separate form for each bid item, if more than one bid item, or your proposal will not be evaluated.

d. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (See Appendix 2) This form must be completed and signed or your proposal will not be evaluated.

e. DOCUMENTATION OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technical Acceptable.

The following significant Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability: Past Performance of Prime Contractor, Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor, Technical Qualifications of Proposed Key Staffing, Technical Construction Experience of Proposed HVAC Contractors, Manufacturer, Suppliers, Installer or Related Subcontractors, and Prime Contractor Safety Plan.

NOTE: There is a realistic possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor.

FACTOR 1: RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR.

To be technically acceptable, Offerors should identify no less than two (2), and no more than four (4), relevant, previously awarded and completed construction contracts, which were issued by either: Federal, State, or Local Government Agencies; and/or Private Organizations. To be evaluated as Relevant Past Performance, the construction contracts submitted by offerors must reflect:

(b) The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by.

(c) The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars.

(d) The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars.

(e) A brief description of the construction contract scope of work.

(f) Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address.

FACTOR 1 SPECIAL NOTE:

For Offerors That May Lack Past Performance Information:

In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a)(2), in the case of an offeror that is without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement; provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this solicitation. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The government also reserves the right to consider past performance information from all available sources, in addition to any information submitted by offerors.

FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR.

To be Technically Acceptable, offerors must provide evidence that they have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. Offerors must submit no less than two (2) and no more than four(4) examples of their successful technical construction experience with projects that involved technical requirements similar to the requirements of this project that were previously awarded and completed. The construction project submitted must involve:

1. Work as a prime or subcontractor under the same NAICS code as this solicitation, which is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; in an active operating medical center.

2. Work of a dollar magnitude equal to, or greater than $1,000,000.00. If offering subcontracted work as proof of technical experience, offerors must submit evidence that supports the magnitude of the work they performed as a subcontractor.

3. Work where the SDVOSB prime contractor did not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database IAW with FAR 52.219-14 and VAAR 852.219-75.

4. Work that was of a similar nature to the scope of work for this project. This is defined as work performed at an active and occupied Hospital or Medical Facility operating 24 hours a day. If an offeror chooses to submit experience that was not conducted at a hospital or Medical Facility, they must explain how the nature and complexity of the work conducted involved mechanical systems construction requirements equivalent to that described in the Plans & Specifications of this solicitation.

For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

FACTOR 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED STAFFING.

Qualified offerors must submit a detailed resume of each key individual To be technically acceptable, this information will be evaluated to determine if each key individual has the appropriate technical training and construction experience to meet the technical requirements of a project of this nature. No one individual can perform more than two of the staffing positions below:

1.Project Manager; Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager and must provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project, i.e. new build/add-on. Provide the following information on the submitted projects: Name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars; The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars; A brief description of the construction contract scope of work; Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number and email address. Include any professional certifications or licenses to validate training and experience as a project manager.

2. Quality Control (QC) Manager; Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Quality Control (QC) manager. Provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project that they have acted as the QC manager. Provide the following information of the submitted projects:

Name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; and the date of the construction contract award. A brief description of the construction contract scope of work and the QC program that was implemented.; Identify at least one point-of- contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address (if applicable). Include any professional certifications or licenses to validate training and experience as a quality control manager.

3.Safety Officer; must have OSHA 30 training (must provide certificate) with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety officer; provide a list of safety training completed, which includes, at a minimum, life safety, excavation safety, fall protection training, scaffold safety, crane/rigging safety. Provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project, where they have acted as the safety officer. Provide the following information on the submitted projects: Name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; Provide a brief description of construction contract scope of work and how the safety program was implemented; Identify at least one point- of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address. Include any professional certifications or licenses to validate training and experience as a safety officer.

4. Site Superintendent; Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience as a site superintendent and must have OSHA 30 training (must provide certificate). Provide at least 3 projects as a site superintendent with similar scope of this project. Provide the following information on the submitted projects: Name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars; The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars; A brief description of the construction contract scope of work; Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address. Include any professional certifications or licenses to validate training and experience as a superintendent/foreman/lead mechanic.

Factor 3 Special Note: During the period of performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of the Key Staffing unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer, in writing, within five (5) calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events. Any replacement of Staffing shall have equal or better qualifications subject to the approval by the contracting officer. The superintendent may serve as the safety officer, but not project manager or quality control manager. The project manager can be the same individual as the quality control manager or safety officer, but not all 3.

FACTOR 4: TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED PLUMBING, HEATING, and AIR-CONDITIONING INSTALLERS AND RELATED SUBCONTRACTORS.

To be Technically Acceptable, offerors must provide evidence that any HVAC subcontractor it uses has the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. Offeror must demonstrate that its intended subcontractor(s) each have at least five years of successful technical construction experience installing and/or deploying HVAC systems similar to that required under this project. Offerors must submit no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) examples of their subcontractor’s successful technical construction experience with projects that were previously awarded and completed involving technical requirements similar to the requirements of this project. The construction projects submitted must involve:

1. Work under NAICS: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

2. Work that was of a similar size, scope and complexity to the HVAC work for this project that was equal to or greater than $1,000,000.00. The work performed must have been at an active and occupied Hospital or Medical Facility. If an offeror chooses to submit experience that was not conducted at a Hospital or Medical Facility, they must explain how the nature and complexity of the work conducted involved technical construction requirements similar to that described in the Plans & Specifications of this solicitation. The projects submitted must be complete preceding the date of this solicitation.

For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

Factor 4 Special Note 1: When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposal, and the name and experience of a specific contractor/subcontractor is a required evaluation factor, such as here, then that contractor/subcontractor who is offered shall be the same contractor/subcontractor who will actually perform the specified work on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute a subcontractor for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer the same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute subcontractor. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute subcontractor and to approve or disapprove its qualifications. If the proposed substitute subcontractor's qualifications are disapproved by the Contracting Officer, the contractor will propose another subcontractor who does possess equivalent qualifications.

Factor 4 Special Note 2: In the event the prime contractor does not intend to subcontract any of the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning installation and related work, the offeror may utilize information provided under Factor 2 for the submittal requirements of this factor. Factor 4 cannot be left blank. The contractor will still need to provide information for this factor, even if you are submitting the same information as provided in Factor 2.

FACTOR 5: CONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN

Offerors must provide a construction safety plan that is deemed acceptable and meets the following requirements:

1. The contractor's Safety Plan shall be evaluated for their compliance with local/State/Federal rules and regulations and the company's consideration of safety of its employees and the public. The contractor's Safety Plan at the minimum shall address their safety policy, commitment to safety, detailed disciplinary action to be taken with respect to employees violating safety requirements, personnel safety responsibilities, personnel safety training, personal protective equipment, accident / incident reporting procedure and investigations, emergency procedures guidelines.

2. The contractor’s Safety Plan shall address their plan for completing all contract work on and around an active hospital without impacting patient care and completing all work in accordance with all construction documents and all local/State/Federal rules and regulations.

End of Revised Evaluation Factors

3. PRICE PROPOSAL.

Price is to be submitted on page 5, Statement of Proposal Items, following the Standard Form 1442. Offerors must provide a price for each bid item (i.e. ALL BID ITEMS MUST BE PRICED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD OF ANY LINE ITEM). In addition, offerors shall include a breakdown of material and labor costs, by specification division for each bid item. Overhead, profit and bond costs shall be added after a subtotal of materials and labor costs has been calculated. See – Calculation of Self-Performed/Subcontracted Work.

4. BASIS OF AWARD.

VA will make the award based on the Lowest Price Technical Acceptable process to select the best evaluated price proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the evaluation factors. Note that offers that do not meet the evaluation standards of the solicitation cannot be selected, regardless of price.

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APPENDIX 1- PRICE BREAKDOWN AND CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED/SUBCONTRACTED WORK

Solicitation: 36C25526R0150 Project: 589A5-22-122, Relocate OIT from 6TH Floor to Building 21 Offerors for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Contractors (NAICS code 236220) will not pay more than 85% ("Applicable %") of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in VAAR 852.219-73.

Provide a breakdown of material and personnel costs, by specification division listed for the project. Home office overhead, profit/fee, and bond cost shall be added after a subtotal of personnel and material/equipment cost has been calculated. Clearly identify the personnel cost you will be self-performing, and the personnel cost of other similarly situated service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns. Below is the required format.

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH BID ITEM.

Specification Section

SDVOSB

(Y or N)

Personnel Cost Material/ Equipment Costs

Total

Division 01 General Requirements

Division 02 Demolition

Division 03 Concrete

Division 04 Masonry

Division 05 Misc. Steel

Division 06 Carpentry

Division 07 Thermal and Moisture

Division 08 Openings

Division 09 Finishes

Division 10 Specialties

Division 11 Equipment

Division 12 Furnishings

Division 13 Special Construction

Division 14 Conveying Systems

Division 21 Fire Suppression

Division 22 Plumbing

Division 23 HVAC

Division 25 Integrated Automation

Division 26 Electrical

Division 27 Communications

Division 28 Electronic Safety and Security

Division 31 Earthwork

Division 32 Exterior Improvements

Division 33 Utilities

Division 34 Transportation

Division 35 Waterway & Marine Construction

Division 40 Process Integration

Sub Totals:

Sub Total (Personnel Costs and Material/Equipment Costs)

CALCULATION OF SELF PERFORMED WORK

1. Adjusted Contract Amount (Grand Total less Sub Total of All Material and Equipment Costs):

2. Maximum Subcontracting Amount (Not To Exceed Applicable % of Adjusted Contract Amount ): (Line 1 x Applicable %)

3. Total Amount to be performed by SDVOSB's (Self and any Similarly Situated Entities Personnel Cost + Profit, Overhead, Bond)

4. Total Amount Paid Out to Subcontractors (Line 1-Line 3)

6. Percentage of Adjusted Contract Amount Paid to Subcontractors- Not to Exceed Applicable % (Line 4/ Line 1)

I certify the above representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date )Signed:

(Typed Name of Authorized Representative)

(Title of Authorized Representative)

APPENDIX 2- 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction

852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

As prescribed in 819.7011(b), insert the following clause:

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [ ] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ X] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [ ] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Company Name and Address: ______________________________________ (End of clause)

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 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

David Sterrett

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

(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)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system,…