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

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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

549-26-3-5563-0541

36C25726Q0733 07-13-2026

Elizabeth Muela 915-564-6100 ext 6035 08-06-2026 10:00am CDT

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

X 100

X

238220

$19 Million

N/A

X

36C549

Department of Veterans Affairs Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center 1201 E. Ninth Street

Bonham, TX 75418

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

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

Replace HVAC Rooftop (Package Unit) and connect Apogee in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

This acquisition is being conducted IAW FAR Part 12.

Site Visit Scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 9:00am CST.

Technical questions are due no later than July 21, 2026 at 9:00am CST.

Refer to Addendum 52.212-1 and Addendum 52.212-2 pages 15 Through 19 for additional information.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer

36C25726Q0733

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. STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.3 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-

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

C.4 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING -

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Specialist Elizabeth Muela

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

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 completion, inspection and acceptance of work

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________ __________________

HVAC Rooftop Unit has met its life expectancy and no longer provides cool air/heat to Building 9 located at Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, 1201 E. Ninth Street, Building 12, Bonham, Texas 75418

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SEE BLOCK 15,

SF 1449

1.00 90 Days ARO

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

Bonham Building 9 HVAC Replacement

1. General: HVAC Rooftop Unit has met its life expectancy and no longer provides cool air/heat to Building 9 located at Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, 1201 E. Ninth Street, Building 12, Bonham, Texas 75418.

2. Background: Contractor must provide all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and coordination necessary to replace building 9 HVAC Rooftop Unit (Packaged Unit) and connect to Apogee.

3. Description of Work: The Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, parts and materials to replace a 7-ton HVAC rooftop unit (packaged unit) for building 9. Selective demolition will consist of existing ceiling grids, and duct work to appropriate offices in building

9. Once installation is complete, HVAC rooftop Unit must be programmed in Apogee to ensure proper cooling and heating levels could be achieved by our Maintenance and Operation HVAC Team. To be included, but not limited to is:

• Recover refrigerant from existing unit and dispose of,

• Unwire and disconnect electrical and condensate drain line from existing unit,

• Utilize crane to lift old unit from roof,

• Remove the plenum duct cover and the supply and return duct necessary for the new

RTU installation,

• Utilize crane to lift and set new unit in place,

• Install new duct transitions for the supply and return ducts,

• Install a new sheet metal plenum cover to weatherproof supply/return duct,

• Reconnect drain line and route to the closest roof gutter,

• Make all needed electrical connections to new unit,

• Work with Siemens to provide and install correct PXC4 BACnet controller for unit designed to integrate the RTU unit into the Siemens system, and if needed, wire from the PXC4 to each units BACnet cards and download the allowable data,

• Properly dispose of old unit,

• Report to customer any issues or recommendations that are found,

• Provide customer with a copy of our service report.

4. Period Of Performance: 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

5. Work Hours: Contractor personnel shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when arriving on station, prior to commencing services. Services shall be performed during normal working hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays unless requested and approved by the COR.

5.1 Government Holidays: The Government observes the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th

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

6. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Competency Of Personnel: Personnel shall be authorized by the contractor to perform the services. All work shall be performed by fully qualified and competent personnel. The government reserves the right to request training certificates and credentials from the contractor at any time during this contract through written request by the Contracting Officer (CO).

6.2 Check in Requirements: The General Contractor must report to Engineering Service Office Building 9 to obtain a badge and sign in with the Engineering Service before work begins.

6.3 Expectation: All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

• Regulatory Compliance - EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

o Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General industry.

o Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

o Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protecting of the Environment.

o Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of

Hazardous Materials.

6.4 Specification: The VA Master Construction Specification contains work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specification must be used as the basis for the evaluation.

6.5 Contractor Personnel:

• The Contractor must employ qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor must maintain the personnel, organization and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

• The Contractor must ensure that all subcontractor or employees have been screen by the Dallas VAMC Healthcare System. All personnel are required to wear a VA government furnished badge. All contractors and subcontractors are required to wear a government and company furnish badge while performing services under this contract. The badge must contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges must be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

• Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

• The contractor shall ensure that employees or subcontractors have valid driver license when driving a vehicle on property.

6.6 Required Pre-Construction Submittals

• AHA/APP (14 days prior to mobilization)

• ICRA/ PCRA

• ILSM Hot Work Permit (as needed)

• Confined Space Permit (14 days prior to start of definable feature of work)

• Utility Shutdown Request (14 days prior to start of definable feature of work)

• LOTO Plan (14 days prior to start of definable feature of work)

• OSHA 10/30 Training Records

• SDS

• Traffic Control Plan

• Equipment Inspections

6.7 Pre-Construction Safety Meeting. Mandatory meeting covering hazards, access, ICRA, PPE, fire safety, permits, and emergency procedures. Work cannot begin until CSO approval, ICRA/ILSM controls, and Notice to Proceed issued from COR.

6.8 Site Preparation Requirements. Barriers, negative air, fire extinguishers, signage, and equipment inspections must be completed before work starts.

6.9 Safety Compliance Expectations. Proper PPE, housekeeping, OSHA/NFPA/VA compliance, and incident reporting required.

6.10 Safety/Security Requirements:

• The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. The Contractor shall ensure that employees or subcontractor have the proper PPE for the job. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

• All work performed under this contract will be in accordance with Safety and Health During Construction Activities Policy 138-80-16. Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life / safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

6.11 Work Attire and Appearance:

• Contractor personnel must present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

6.12 Damages:

• The Contractor is liable for all damages to Government equipment, property; utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g. sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees or its subcontractors. The Contractor must immediately report all damages to the COR and must provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, a written report, within 24 hrs. The report must include:

o What occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where did it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace.

Contractor is to maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

(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 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—

REGISTRATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—

MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR

DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE APR 2002

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN—SUPPLIES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN

TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

CLAIM

OCT 2004

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

(End of Clause)

C.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses 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 clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.3 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% 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. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will 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.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [X] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

C.4 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING

- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (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:

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it 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. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification.

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(3) 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.

(4) 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 or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. 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. 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, ___________________ 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 Printed Name of Signee: _____________________________ Printed Title of Signee: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _________________________

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 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.

SUBMITTING OFFER TO ANY PERSON NOT BELOW WILL

BE CONSIDERED DIVULGING SOURCE SELECTION

INFORMATION, AND VIOLATION OF THE PROCUREMENT

INTEGRITY ACT.

Submission of Questions and Proposals:

Questions: All questions shall be received by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:00 am CST. All questions submitted for this solicitation shall be electronically sent to the following email addresses: elizabeth.muela@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.

Proposals: All proposals are due NLT Thursday August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST via e-mail only to elizabeth.muela@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 one (1) volume and labeled with RFQ Number, Offeror’s Name, and the appropriate volume number. All proposals must be in a PDF format with the Solicitation Number, the Offerors’ name and Volume number. PROPOSALS RECEIVED

AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

PROPOSALS MUST 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 MUST NOT CONTAIN THE PWS OR ANY CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

NOT REQUIRED TO BE FILLED OUT, SIGNED AND RETURNED. DO NOT ADD

ANY CLAUSES OR PROVISIONS TO YOUR OFFER THAT ARE NOT IN THIS

SOLICITATION. THE FAR, PER EXECUTIVE ORDER, RESTORING COMMON

SENSE TO FEDERAL PROCUREMENT, IS BEING REVISED. SEE FAR 52.252.2 FOR

LINK.

VOLUME I: Must be one (1) entire PDF document and contain only the following documentation in the order listed below. VOLUME I MUST NOT CONTAIN THE PWS OR

ANY CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS NOT REQUIRED TO BE FILLED OUT, SIGNED,

AND RETURNED. VOLUME I MUST ONLY CONTAIN THE BELOW:

Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, Representations and Certifications. Only the signed SF 1449, any SF30’s, Section B.1 (filled out by the Offeror), Section B.2, and any clauses or provisions requiring fill-in and signature by the Offeror. 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.

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

Technical Approach. Only the offeror’s technical approach for fulfilling the requirements of the PWS. The technical approach page count DOES NOT include any technical documentation the Government asks for. DO NOT PROVIDE A

CAPABILITY STATEMENT WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. DO NOT

RENAME OR ADD THE PHRASE CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO THE

TECHNICAL APPROACH.

Past Performance. The Government will obtain past performance information from CPARS.

Offerors must only provide past performance where Offeror was the prime contractor.

Submission must 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 Performance Work Statement.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical

Price Past Performance

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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.

(End of Clause)

E.3 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.

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 (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the Technically Acceptable offeror meeting or exceeding the requirements for acceptability in accordance with FAR Part 12.203(c). 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. Exchanges are defined as seeking clarification. Each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a Technical Approach and Price standpoint.

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

EVALUATION FACTORS AND CRITERIA. Offerors shall address in detail their capabilities to provide the supply 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. Failure to meet a subfactor will result in an overall rating of “Did Not Meet” for the Technical Factor.

FACTOR 1 - Technical Approach: 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.

Sub-Factor (a) - Technical Compliance - Spec sheet match and equal product justification.

Quality and safety compliance.

Sub-Factor (b) - Delivery Schedule – Feasibility and responsiveness

Sub-Factor (c) - Warranty Compliance -Minimum 1 year

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.

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 3 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 52.212-2)

(END OF SECTION E)

(END OF SOLICITATION)