36C25726Q0236.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C25726Q0236 01-16-2026

Marcellus Jackson 210-986-3354 01-27-2026

13:00 CST

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio, TX 78240

X 100

X

337215

500 Employees

N/A

X

36C671

Department of Veterans Affairs

Audie Murphy VA Hospital

Community Living Center (CLC)

7400 Merton Minter Blvd

San Antonio, TX 78229

36C257

Network Contracting Office 17

San Antonio, TX 78240

This is accomplished through the

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540

See CONTINUATION Page

CLC Privacy Curtain System for Audie Murphy Veteran's

Hospital.

Refer to Instruction to Offerors and Basis for Award for additional details, pages 8 to 12.

This acquisition is being conducted IAW FAR Part 12.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

36C25726Q0236

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.4 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257

Network Contracting Office 17

San Antonio TX 78240

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon Inspection and Acceptance

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA _______ _____________

CUBICLE CURTAIN HARDWARE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HARDWARE

2,480.00 EA _______ _____________

CURTAIN HOOKS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HOOKS

42.00 EA _______ _____________

CURTAINS-TEMPORARY DISPOSABLE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DISPCURT

372.00 EA _______ _____________

CURTAINS-PERMANENT STINSON/SWING/REED

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PERMCURT

1.00 JB _______ ______________

LABOR AND INSTALLATION BASED ON PRODUCT

COST

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LABOR

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 -

SHIP TO: Audie Murphy Veteran's

Hospital

Community Living Center

(CLC)

7400 Merton Minter Blvd

San Antonio, TX 78229

USA

ALL 180 days ARO

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. GENERAL: The San Antonio VAMC has a requirement for healthcare grade cubicle curtains for

ALM Community Living Center patient rooms in which the patient lift systems were installed without planning the placement of ceiling mounted patient curtain tracks. The work includes all patient rooms on the second floor of the Community Living Center. The PRVC Systems Cubicle Curtain Track was the only product market research found to work with previously installed patient lifts. This requirement requires a high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship. The cubicle curtain track shall work seamlessly with the existing patient lift systems that are installed in the CLC patient rooms (see attached as-built drawings). Privacy curtains shall be mounted approximately 80” above the floor to allow for changing of the curtain without the use of a ladder. The curtain tracks shall allow free movement of the patient lift system and not compromise the dignity or privacy of the patient.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and supervision to install all new PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems. In addition, all systems shall use

PRVC Systems cubicle curtains.

1.1 Healthcare furnishings include specialty cubicle curtain hardware, disposable, as well as permanent cubicle curtains and related services.

1.2 The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

2. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION: Normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding federal holidays.

3. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The Government observes the following federal holidays:

New Year's Day January 1

Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Holiday June 19

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran's Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, then the Friday before shall be considered the holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, then the Monday after shall be considered the holiday.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

• Any other day designated by Federal Statute

• Any other day designated by Executive Order

• Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

The observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed.

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall install the PRVC System Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or

Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems in the rooms designated by the COR.

• The Contractor shall be required to work closely to establish a work schedule with the hospital staff in all areas to ensure smooth process.

• The Contractor shall schedule a site visit which will be coordinated with the Interior Designer to tour, measure and inspect the site. At the site visit the Contractor shall measure prior to providing an estimate and supply CAD drawings with their estimate showing each room installation specifications that includes all custom bends and points of attachment. This will the facility to take into consideration any items that will impede the installation. These items could include

TV’s, head walls, cabinets, sharp boxes, etc.

• The Contractor shall submit bid using only PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or

Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems with PRVC cubicle curtains and the specified fabric. The cubicle curtain system shall not use enclosed carrier track hooks and meet all other requirements needed by the facility such as using fabric that meets or exceeds NFPA701 standards.

• PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems shall use minimal ceiling supports and needs to be engineered to mount from wall to wall and or structure above the ceiling grid that does not conflict with the patient lift system. Each PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or Flat-Track cubicle curtain system installation shall have custom bends as needed, pursuant to each location’s requirement.

• PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems shall include custom PRVC Systems privacy curtains. Cubicle Curtains can be manufactured as panels or one continuous curtain across the length of the PRVC Trolley, Gate, Swing Arm, Drop-Down and or Flat-Track cubicle curtain systems. The cubicle system shall not use enclosed carrier track hooks and meet all other requirements needed by the facility such as using fabric that meets or exceeds NFPA701 standards.

• The Contractor shall tag individual curtains with the size, ward and room number in a manner that will not fade or come loose when laundered. This method will be approved by Interior

Design before curtains are manufactured.

• The Contractor shall provide a minimum recommended 25% “attic stock” for fabric curtains and

100% for disposable for future use.

• The Contractor shall clean up any debris caused from the installation and remove it from the VA

Healthcare Center property.

• The Contractor shall adhere to all rules of travel and parking when entering and leaving VA

Healthcare Center property.

• The Contractor shall comply with all Safety and Infection Control procedures in accordance with

VA policies and directives.

• The Contractor shall have on site staff supervisor with OSHA 10 certification.

• The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools for removing, installing, cleaning, unpacking, and transporting as detailed in scope of project.

• The Contractor shall secure all tools, materials, remove trash and leave areas clean at the end of each workday.

• The Contractor shall notify VA POC, of work schedule and have prior approval before working on site.

• The Contractor shall provide and be responsible for technical assistance, development and generation for final specifications.

• The Contractor shall provide project phasing and scheduling requirements to include planning, manufacturing, project management and installation.

• The Contractor shall provide as-built drawings in PDF and AutoCAD and maintenance manuals for all products specified.

(END OF STATEMENT OF WORK)

(END OF SECTION B)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

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

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.232-72

852.242-71

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

NOV 2018

OCT 2020

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of Clause)

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 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/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

(End of Provision)

E.2 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:

FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE OFFER

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS

ADDENDUM WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL

FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR

AWARD.

Submission of Questions and Proposals:

Questions: All questions shall be received by Wednesday, January 21, 2025, at 13:00 CST.

All questions submitted for this solicitation shall be electronically sent to the following email addresses: marcellus.jackson@va.gov. Please title email with Solicitation Number, Questions.

Questions shall clearly identify which part of the solicitation. Questions received after the stated date and time may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Answers to questions will be addressed via an amendment to the solicitation and posted to https://www.sam.gov.

mailto:marcellus.jackson@va.gov https://www.sam.gov/

Proposals: All proposals are due NLT Tuesday, January 27, 2025, at 13:00 CST via e-mail only to marcellus.jackson@va.gov. Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449. Please title email with Solicitation Number, Proposal

Submission. All proposals shall be submitted in four (4) separate volumes and labeled with

RFQ Number, Offeror’s Name, and the appropriate volume number. All proposals shall be in a

PDF format with the Solicitation Number and the Offerors’ name. PROPOSALS

RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR

AWARD. PROPOSAL SHALL NOT INCLUDE CAPABILITY STATEMENTS OR SBA

LETTERS VERIFYING SDVOSB STATUS. FAILURE TO RETURN ALL REQUIRED

DOCUMENTATION AS OUTLINED BELOW WILL REMOVE OFFEROR FROM

FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD.

Volume I: Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, Representations and

Certifications. This volume shall contain only the signed SF 1449 and any SF30’s. All

Offeror’s are required to complete Blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and Section B.1.a.

Block 12 (Discount Terms) refers to discount Contractor will give the Government for prompt payment in percentage (i.e., Net 20). All Offeror’s are required to fill out and return all Clauses and Provisions that have fill-ins. Failure to return all fill-in Clauses and

Provisions will make Offeror ineligible for award. The Government will not accept

Clauses and Provisions from SAM.gov, as SAM.gov does not contain VA Acquisition and Representation Clauses and Provisions.

Volume II: Technical. This volume shall contain only the offeror’s technical approach for fulfilling the requirements of the PWS. Offerors shall provide the signed subcontract agreement between the prime contractor and the subcontractor.

Volume III: Price. This volume shall contain the Price using B.2 Schedule of Services continuation section. An Excel spreadsheet may be used but shall in the same format as

Schedule B.2. The price proposal shall be specific, complete in every detail, and separate from the technical proposal. Prices shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness and will be compared against competing proposals and the independent Government cost estimate. Prices shall be listed as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed Unit Price that covers in full those services under each CLIN.

Volume IV: Past Performance. The Government will obtain past performance information from CPARS. Offerors shall only provide past performance where

Offeror was the prime contractor. Submission shall include the contract number and not the solicitation number. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance.

Recent is defined as work performed within the last 5 years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Statement Of Work.

Volume Title

Digital

Copies Maximum Pages

I

Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Representations and Certifications 1 No page limit (PDF)

II Technical Approach 1 25 (PDF)

III Price 1

No page limit (PDF and/or

Excel)

IV Past Performance 1 No more than 5 references mailto:marcellus.jackson@va.gov

NOTE: Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.

All proposals shall be valid for 90 days from closing date of solicitation. The Government will not accept more than one (1) proposal per Offeror. (This supersedes FAR 52.212-1(e), Multiple offers.) PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the

Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

SDVOSB’s: Upon receipt of proposal, certification of status will be verified. The SBA’s

Small Business Search will be utilized to determine SDVOSB status and is located at:

https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. DO NOT SUBMIT SBA LETTERS VERIFYING

SDVOSB STATUS.

Failure to submit a complete offer in accordance with the instructions contained in this addendum WILL result in removal from further consideration for award.

(End of Addendum 52.212-1)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Capability

Price

Past Performance

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

E.4 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following Evaluation Criteria is incorporated into 52.212-2 as an addendum to the solicitation:

All quote submissions will be screened to ensure the minimum solicitation requirements have been met. Those requirements are outlined within the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Failure to submit a complete offer will result in removal from further consideration for award.

https://search.certifications.sba.gov/

Quotes that met the minimum solicitation requirements will then be reviewed on an individual basis to determine Technical Capability when matched against the SOW and past performance suitability.

Next, the comparative evaluation will commence. Quotes will be compared against one another in a pairwise fashion to determine which quote provides the best overall value to the government using technical capability, past performance, and price.

The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so.

a. Basis for Award. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms with the solicitation. The Government will evaluate offers using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 12.203(c)(2), where offers will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements as listed within the PWS. Failure to meet a requirement or inability to perform or provide all services requested shall result in an offer being removed from further consideration. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

The Government reserves the right to select a response that provides benefit to the

Government that exceeds the minimum. The Government is not required to select a response that exceeds the minimum. Responses may exceed the minimum. Each response shall at a minimum meet the solicitation requirements. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate proposals. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award without exchanges. Each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a Technical Capability and Price standpoint. Award will be made as a result of a comparative evaluation to the Offeror that provides the Offer that is most advantageous to the Government.

b. Resulting Contract shall be based on the Contractor’s Capabilities to provide the services or supplies listed in the Performance Work Statement reflected in Technical Capability (Factor 1) and the proposed Price (Factor 2).

EVALUATION FACTORS AND CRITERIA

Offerors shall address in detail their capabilities to perform services by describing their proposed approach to each factor. All factors will be considered based solely on the proposal provided, to the extent in which the proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements, and the contractor’s ability to meet those requirements.

Factor 1 - Technical Capability: Offerors shall address in detail its technical capabilities by describing their proposed approach to each sub-factor. Offeror’s technical proposal shall address the feasibility of meeting contract requirements with respect to providing the VA with a high level of confidence in successful performance. Rating will be based upon the extent to which the offer addresses each of the factors and sub-factor. All technical sub-factors will be evaluated based solely on the proposal provided, to the extent in which the proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements and problems involved in meeting or exceeding the standards for the various tasks, and to the extent in which uncertainties are identified and resolutions proposed. Proposals may exceed the minimum requirements; however, Offerors are cautioned that overzealous technical proposals may be determined by the Contracting Officer not to be in the best interest of the Government during the best value trade-off analysis. This factor will be used to determine the Offeror’s ability to successfully manage the full range of contractual requirements, and background and relevant information regarding stability and strengths; each sub-factor is equally important.

Technical Sub-Factors:

a. drawings, (floorplans, isometrics, shop drawings, typicals, etc.)

b. complete manufacturer’s product specifications

c. Bill of Materials tagged per CLIN/ floorplan department and room etc.

d. quantity of man hours for labor/installation

e. project management plan

f. product literature

g. project staffing plan

h. digital finish samples (physical samples upon award/selection)

i. sustainability certification documents

j. complete testing results / certificates

k. mockup samples (list any needed here)

l. warranty.

m. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines.

Factor 2 - Price The total evaluated price will be based on the estimated quantities identified in the schedule. Offerors shall submit their Price using the B.2 Price Schedule. The price proposal shall be specific, complete in every detail, and separate from the technical proposal. Line items for those ordering periods shall be sufficiently completed. Prices shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness and will be compared against competing proposals and the independent Government cost estimate. Prices shall be listed as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed

Unit Price that covers in full those services under each CLIN. The Government will conduct a price realism analysis to determine if an Offeror’s price reflects a lack of technical understanding or risk.

Factor 3 - Past Performance: Past Performance information may also be obtained from other sources available to the Government to include but not limited to CPARS (Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System) or other databases, interviews with Program

Managers, and other Contracting Officers. A lack of past performance will NOT be considered a

“negative.” Past Performance will be rated recent, relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last 5 years that is similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

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

(END OF SOLICITATION)