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THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO 8/31/2026. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO BEGIN 11/1/2026 AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED. THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WILL BE PUBLISHED AT A LATER DATE.

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

The solicitation number is 36C25626Q1011 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) requires triennial system testing of the entire electrical distribution system in accordance with VHA Directive 1028. The areas include the New Orleans VA Medical Center at 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, the St. John VA Clinic (CBOC) 4004 West Airline Highway Reserve, LA 70084‑5712, and the Hammond VA Clinic (CBOC) 1131 South Morrison Boulevard Hammond, LA 70403‑5409. All work shall be performed to ensure a clean, safe, functional, and compliant environment for Veterans, visitors, and staff.

Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside applies to all items in this solicitation. Interested persons may submit quotes, and all eligible quotes must be received prior to the response date listed on FBO to be considered by the Government. This solicitation is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS.

The NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractor and other Wiring Installation Contractors) and the size standard is $19 million.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026‑01 (03/13/2026). Only emailed requests received directly from the requester will be accepted.

RESPONSES ARE DUE, August 31st, 2026, by 13:00 p.m. Central Time (CST). Quotes are due electronically to Christopher.rossi2@va.gov no later than the response date listed on FBO. Only electronic quotes will be considered.

Phone calls will not be accepted, all question and or concerns must be submitted via email to Christopher.rossi2@va.gov by 13:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) NLT 21 July , 2026. A site visit is scheduled for 16 July, 2026 at 10:00 CST.

Point of contact for this solicitation is Christopher Rossi at Christopher.rossi2@va.gov. All Inquires must be submitted electronically. (Site visit and question deadline will not be extended. Questions/Answers will be published at a later date)

-Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

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Contract Specialist Christopher Rossi Christopher.rossi2@va.gov Christopher.rossi2@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

SLVHCS

2400 Canal Street

New Orleans LA

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-04-2026 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25626Q1011

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-31-2026 13:00 CDT See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this modification is to do the following:

1. Extend the deadline of the solicitation to 8/31/2026 at 13:00pm CDT.

2. Addition of 20 FAR and VAAR provisions to the contract. (See attached Clauses Below)

3. Clarify the Instructions to Offerors.

4. Update the period of performance to 11/1/2026 through 10/31/2027 plus 4 option years.

5. Answers to questions already submitted will be published in a future amendment. No further questions will be accepted

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A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

FULL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

TRAINING

POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

LIM PANEL TESTING & INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

TRANSFORMER MAINTENACE AND INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 1: FULL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 1: TRAINING

POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 1: LIM PANEL TESTING & INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 1: TRANSFORMER MAINTENACE AND INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 1: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 2: FULL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 2: TRAINING

POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 2: LIM PANEL TESTING & INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 2: TRANSFORMER MAINTENACE AND INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 2: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 3: FULL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 3: TRAINING

POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 3: LIM PANEL TESTING & INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 3: TRANSFORMER MAINTENACE AND INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 3: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 4: FULL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 4: TRAINING

POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 4: LIM PANEL TESTING & INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 4: TRANSFORMER MAINTENACE AND INSPECTION

POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

Option Year 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

POP Begin: 11-01-2030 POP End: 10-31-2031

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

This acquisition is being procured using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13 procedures. This solicitation is being competed as 100% SDVOSB. The Government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions, clarifications, or negotiations. However, if necessary, the Government will seek clarification and additional information for offers that are submitted from any eligible offeror. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a later time will not be possible. The Government intends to award to the offeror whose offer represents the best value to the government after consideration of all technical and price factors. FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: does not apply to this solicitation. Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-2, the Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to a single successful offeror/contractor whose offer/quote in response to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets or exceeds ALL requirements of this solicitation and the Statement of Work (SOW/PWS).

OFFER SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:

Offer Submission Guidance: Offers shall be submitted via e-mail only to Christopher Rossi, Contracting Officer, Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov. Offers shall be submitted on or before the close date/time as specified in this solicitation. Offers are due no later than August 5th, 2026, by 13:00 pm CDT August 31st, 2026, by 13:00 pm CDT.Any contractor submissions or requests for information about this RFQ received after the closing date and time of this solicitation (for any reason) are late and shall not be considered. It is unlikely that the solicitation close date will be extended so offerors are encouraged to respond on or before the close date with their best offer.

A site visit is scheduled for 16 July 2026 at 10am.

Solicitation Questions: Questions about this solicitation shall be accepted up until July 21, 2026, by 1PM. CDT. Questions shall be submitted via e-mail only to Christopher Rossi, Contract Specialist, christopher.rossi2@va.gov. No additional questions or requests for information/clarification shall be accepted after that time. Questions/answers will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor Contract Opportunities for any and all amendments to this solicitation. (The deadline for the site visit and questions have passed and will not be extended)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFER PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Offerors shall submit their offer in two volumes as detailed in this section of the solicitation. All offers shall conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. Offers shall be clearly and concisely written as well as neat, indexed (cross indexed as appropriate) and be logically assembled. All pages shall be appropriately numbered, and the font chosen should be easily readable. Each volume will be separated by section and will include a Table of Contents identifying each section.

OVERALL ARRANGEMENT OF OFFERS

Volume 1 will contain responses to Technical Capability evaluation criteria. Technical Capability is comprised of the following factors: A. Relevant Experience, B. Personnel Qualifications, Capabilities, and Certifications, and C. Schedule. This volume will be clearly marked on the cover page with the Offeror’s name, the solicitation number, and the title “Technical Volume”. Volume 1 must not contain any pricing information. Such input/feedback is necessary to ensure that potential offerors are specifically addressing the specific need requirements of this solicitation and the SOW in relation to their relevant qualifications and related experience to this requirement.

Volume 2 will contain the information required under the price factors listed below. This volume will be clearly marked on the cover page with the Offeror’s name, the solicitation number, and the title “Price Volume”.

a) Pricing shall be entered as required on the pricing schedule and totaled at the bottom of the pricing schedule.

b) A copy of the offeror’s registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) showing that the offeror is registered and active within that system

VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL Volume Technical Capability – Offerors shall submit documentation to prove their capability to perform the services described in the SOW/PWS. Offerors should address all aspects of the SOW in sufficient detail to show a complete understanding of the requirement and a well-formed plan to execute the tasks required. The offeror’s quote shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the Offeror's experience as it relates to the solicitation requirement. relevant experience is defined as experience that is the same as, related to and/or or is similar to the current need requirement.

The Offeror shall submit the following as part of Volume I:

1: Experience:

The offeror’s proposal shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the Offeror's experience as it relates to the solicitation requirement, in order to accomplish SOW tasks/deliverables.

2: Personnel Qualifications, Capabilities, and Certifications The personnel required for the successful execution of this requirement are identified in the SOW. Offerors shall include as part of their submission a description of the skills, abilities, knowledge, and certifications of the personnel who will be responsible for carrying out SOW tasks. Documentation which includes (but is not limited to) resumes, certifications, credentials, and education documents should be submitted that verifies the relevant experience, education, and knowledge of these individuals. Individuals shall demonstrate experience in projects of similar scope, nature, and duration, with examples if available. Personnel who will be provided to execute this requirement shall be available at the appropriate times and durations as specified in the SOW. Identify each contractor by potential position they could operate in (Lead Supervisor, Project Manager, Contract Manager, Technician) 3: Schedule Offerors shall submit documentation to prove their ability to meet the performance schedule as defined in the SOW. Offerors shall be specific on their plan to ensure timely performance of all required tasks within the appropriate/necessary time windows that are outlined in the SOW. The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and describe how the Offeror proposes to meet anticipated/projected dates when completing these tasks. A projected schedule which indicates the ability to successfully complete SOW tasks/deliverable (within the appropriate time windows) should be included.

As part of your proposal submission for the subject contract, all bidders shall provide the following:

1. A detailed break out of tasks associated with this contract as it aligns with the CLIN items listed.

2. Clear denotation of the entity who will be performing the work, i.e. each task, with a designation of prime or sub-contractor. In the event of both entities participate in the task, the contractor shall provide the percent of work distributed between the prime and subcontractor for that specific task.

3. Identify contract percentage allocation of each task based on the level of work and cost associated with the work.

4. Certification that all work, as outlined by the items above, the contractor shall certify self-performance by a minimum of fifty percent (51%) of the contract in totality.

This information shall be included as part of the technical evaluation to confirm contract/company competency and capability as it pertains to this action. Inability to aptly provide this information is grounds for immediate disqualification.

VOLUME 2 – PRICE Volume Price – Offeror shall include in this section the following items:

a) Pricing entered as required on the pricing schedule and totaled at the bottom of the pricing schedule.

b) a copy of the offeror’s registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) showing that the offeror is registered and active within that system.

Prospective Contractors are required to submit two separate documents; one (1) Part A Technical Part and one (1) Part B Price Part IAW Schedule B (SF1449). If both Parts are not received, the quote will be considered not acceptable, and will not be considered for award.

A.2 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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A.3 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

During performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on site a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

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A.4 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence.

(c) The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

(End of Clause) A.5 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed, and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage and, in the event of damage resulting from non-compliance with this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work, shall promptly repair existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site, on adjacent property of a third party, and on or near transportation paths and routes. The Contractor shall repair any damage, including those that are the property of a third party.

(c) If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

A.6 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall confine all activities and operations on site to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

(b) Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

(1) Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities—

(i) May be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer; and

(ii) Shall only be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without additional expense to the Government.

(2) The temporary buildings and utilities are the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

(3) The temporary buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed, with written consent of the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor shall, as prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation.

(End of Clause)

A.7 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, in a clean, neat, orderly condition and free from accumulations of waste materials.

(b) Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

(End of Clause)

A.8 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures that—

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) In addition, for contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall—

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(1) If the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action.

(2) This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required.

(3) After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action.

(4) If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

(5) The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop-work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

A.9 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Government will make all reasonably required utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor shall pay for all utility costs.

(c) The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges.

(d) Before final acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall remove the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

(End of Clause) A.10 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor's failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

(End of Clause)

A.11 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed-

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

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A.12 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES—FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

(End of Clause) A.13 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (DEVIATION) (MAR 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs policy for personal identity verification of all employees performing under this contract when physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and VA information systems is required.

(b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees will require physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and VA information systems.

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A.14 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

(a) To help ensure the protection of the life and health of all persons, and to help prevent damage to property, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to the work being performed under this contract. These laws are implemented or enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory/enforcement agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels.

(1) Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with the following regulations when developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities involving the use or handling of hazardous materials and the conduct of research, development, or test projects:

(i) 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne pathogens; 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. These regulations are available at https://www.osha.gov/.

(ii) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Standards and Regulations, pursuant to the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.) Copies are available from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

(2) The following Government guidelines are recommended for developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities:

(i) Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), available at http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/index.htm.

(ii) Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, National Research Council, National Academy Press, Washington, DC 20001, available at http://www.nap.edu.

(b)(1) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and promptly report to the Contracting Officer, all accidents or incidents resulting in the exposure of persons to toxic substances, hazardous materials; the injury or death of any person; or damage to property incidental to work performed under the contract resulting from toxic or hazardous materials and resulting in any or all violations for which the Contractor has been cited by any Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency.

(2) The report shall include a copy of the notice of violation and the findings of any inquiry or inspection, and an analysis addressing the impact these violations may have on the work remaining to be performed. The report shall also state the required action(s), if any, to be taken to correct any violation(s) noted by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agency and the time frame allowed by the agency to accomplish the necessary corrective action.

(c) If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply with the Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency's directive(s) regarding any violation(s) and prescribed corrective action(s), the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action (as approved by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agencies) has been taken and documented to the Contracting Officer. No part of the time lost due to any such stop work order shall form the basis for a request for extension or costs or damages by the Contractor.

(d) The Contractor shall insert this clause in each subcontract involving toxic substances or hazardous materials. The Contractor is responsible for the compliance of its subcontractors with the provisions of this clause.

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A.15 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

The clause entitled ‘‘Specifications and Drawings for Construction’’ in FAR 52.236– 21 is supplemented as follows:

(a) The Contracting Officer’s interpretation of the drawings and specifications will be final, subject to the Disputes clause.

(b) The Contractor shall—

(1) Check all drawings and specifications furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and the specifications, and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general—

(1) Drawings of greater detail shall govern over drawings of lesser detail unless specifically noted otherwise; and

(2) Figures and numerical quantities noted on drawings govern over scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

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A.16 VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (OCT 2019)

(a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor or its health-care providers are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered including, by example, the Contractor’s or its health-care providers’ professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor and its healthcare providers shall be liable for their liability-producing acts or omissions. The Contractor shall maintain or require all health-care providers performing under this contract to maintain, during the term of this contract, professional liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: *__________________. However, if the Contractor is an entity or a subdivision of a State that either provides for self-insurance or limits the liability or the amount of insurance purchased by State entities, then the insurance requirement of this contract shall be fulfilled by incorporating the provisions of the applicable State law.

* Amounts are listed below:

(b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request of the Contracting Officer, shall, prior to contract award, furnish evidence of the insurability of the offeror and/or of all healthcare providers who will perform under this contract. The submission shall provide evidence of insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause or the provisions of State law as to self-insurance, or limitations on liability or insurance.

(c) The Contractor shall, prior to commencement of services under the contract, provide to the Contracting Officer Certificates of Insurance or insurance policies evidencing the required insurance coverage and an endorsement stating that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. Certificates or policies shall be provided for the Contractor and/or each health-care provider who will perform under this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 5 days of becoming aware of a change in insurance providers during the performance period of this contract for all health-care providers performing under this contract. The notification shall provide evidence that the Contractor and/or health-care providers will meet all the requirements of this clause, including those concerning liability insurance and endorsements. These requirements may be met either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies, if applicable.

(e) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for healthcare services under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lowertier subcontractor with the provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.

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