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1. REQUISITION NO.

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

36C25727Q0066 10-29-2026

Elizabeth Muela 915-564-6100 ext 6035 11-25-2026 9:00am CST

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

X 100

X

238330

$19 Million

N/A

X

36C674

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans Health Care 1901 Veterans Memorial

Temple, TX 76504

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

Remove Carpet and Replace with Tile at Central Texas Veterans Health Care Systems. (CTXVHCS)

This acquisition is being conducted IAW RFO Part 12.

Refer to Addendum FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors on pages 16-20.

Refer to Addendum FAR 52.212-2, Evaluations Commercial Products and Commercial Services on pages 20-23.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer

36C25727Q0066

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

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-

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

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.3 52.212-2 ADDENDUM to 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:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Specialist Elizabeth Muela

Department Of Veterans Affairs 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 completion 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.

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 ___________ __________________

Requesting a contractor to remove the existing carpet in selected rooms and replace it with Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) located in Building 147 at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System

(CTVHCS).

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SEE BLOCK 15,

SF 1449

1.00 75 Days ARO

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

New Flooring - Building 147

1. PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The purpose of this project is to replace existing carpet in selected rooms of Building 147 with luxury vinyl tile (LVT). The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, protection, cleanup, and disposal necessary to complete the work described in this SOW.

1.1 The Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with this SOW, the approved manufacturer installation instructions, and applicable VA safety, infection-control, fire, security, and site-access requirements.

2. SITE VISIT AND FIELD VERIFICATION. A pre-solicitation or pre-award site visit will be made available to prospective contractors. Each prospective contractor is responsible for:

• Verifying field measurements and quantities;

• Assessing existing site and substrate conditions;

• Identifying access, staging, phasing, and egress constraints; and

• Accounting for observable conditions that may affect performance.

• Quantities stated in this SOW are approximate and are provided for planning purposes. The

Contractor shall verify the quantities necessary to complete the required work.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall complete all work, including final cleanup and closeout documentation, within 75 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), unless the Contracting Officer (CO) authorizes a change in writing.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Building 147 Temple, Texas 76504

5. WORK SCHEDULE AND COORDINATION. Normal duty hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work may be required after normal duty hours or on weekends to avoid disruption to patient care and chapel operations. The Contractor shall coordinate the work schedule with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work outside normal duty hours, on weekends, or on a Federal holiday requires advance Government approval.

5.1 Federal Holidays. The Government observes these holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19th

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 Day 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

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 either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

6. SCOPE OF WORK.

6.1 Estimated Quantities

Item Estimated Quantity Requirement

Existing carpet removal Approximately 3,000 square feet Remove and dispose of existing carpet and associated materials.

LVT installation Approximately 3,000 square feet Install approved LVT in selected rooms.

Cove base installation Approximately 700 linear feet Install approved cove base.

6.2 Pre-Installation Coordination. Before beginning demolition or installation, the Contractor shall meet with the COR and appropriate facility personnel to:

Review existing site and substrate conditions;

• Obtain approval of the proposed LVT and cove base type and color;

• Establish the sequence and phasing of work;

• Identify approved staging areas, temporary closures, access routes, and egress routes;

• Coordinate furniture movement and restoration; and

• Review the planned duration of each phase and Government access constraints.

• Phasing shall minimize disruption to patient care and chapel use and shall maintain safe access to occupied areas.

6.3 Furniture and Area Preparation.

6.3.1 Move furniture and other movable items from each work area as necessary to perform the work.

Protect items from damage and return them to their original locations after flooring and cove base installation.

6.3.2 Protect adjacent finishes, walls, doors, fixtures, equipment, and occupied areas from dust, debris, adhesives, and damage.

6.3.3 Provide and maintain signs, barriers, and other controls necessary to prevent unauthorized entry into active work areas.

6.4 Demolition and Disposal.

• Remove existing carpet, padding, tack strips, adhesive, residue, and other materials being replaced.

• Remove debris from the work area in covered and sealed containers using routes approved by the COR or Alternate COR (ACOR).

• Promptly transport removed materials offsite and dispose of them in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local requirements.

6.5 Subfloor Preparation.

• Inspect and clean the exposed substrate after removal of the existing flooring.

• Remove residual adhesive and other contaminants that could interfere with installation.

• Use a compatible leveling or patching compound as necessary to provide a smooth substrate suitable for LVT installation.

• Follow the flooring and adhesive manufacturers’ requirements for substrate preparation, moisture conditions, curing, and installation.

6.6 Flooring and Cove Base Installation.

• Install Government-approved LVT in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

The new flooring shall match the existing flooring in the affected area as closely as commercially available, subject to Government approval.

• Install Government-approved cove base in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

• Install transition strips at each required doorway or flooring transition. Transition strips shall provide visible contrast with the newly installed LVT and shall be securely installed beneath the door where applicable.

• Provide straight, uniform seams and edges. Completed flooring and cove base shall be firmly bonded, clean, and free of visible defects, loose areas, bubbles, gaps, adhesive residue, or damage.

6.7 Final Restoration and Cleanup

• Remove installation residue, protective materials, packaging, tools, and debris.

• Clean the completed flooring in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Restore furniture and work areas to their pre-work arrangement unless otherwise directed by the

COR.

• Return work areas and adjacent spaces to a clean, safe, and usable condition at the end of each workday and at project completion.

7. INFECTION CONTROL. The Contractor shall comply with all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements applicable to the work. The required ICRA classification and controls will be established by the Government in coordination with the COR and Infection Control staff before work begins.

7.1 The Contractor shall furnish, install, operate, and maintain all required infection-control measures, which may include barriers, negative-air machines, floor protection, dust control, sealed debris transport, and other controls appropriate to the assigned ICRA level. Controls shall remain in place until the Government authorizes their removal.

8. SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SITE CONDITIONS

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe worksite at all times.

• Comply with applicable VA safety, fire, security, access, and badging requirements.

• Maintain required exits and egress routes. Do not obstruct corridors, doors, fire protection equipment, or emergency access.

• Immediately notify the COR of unsafe conditions, damage to Government property, or conditions that may affect performance.

• Repair damage caused by Contractor personnel at no additional cost to the Government.

9. QUALITY CONTROL AND GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall inspect the work throughout performance. The COR will review the completed work for compliance with this SOW and the approved materials and installation requirements. Work will be considered complete when:

• All required demolition, substrate preparation, LVT, cove base, and transition work is complete;

• Furniture and affected areas have been restored;

• Deficiencies identified by the Government have been corrected;

• The work area has received final cleaning; and

• All required closeout documentation has been submitted and accepted.

10. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide applicable manufacturer warranties and warrant its workmanship for the period stated in the contract or accepted proposal. During the applicable warranty period, the Contractor shall:

• Repair or replace defective materials or workmanship at no additional cost to VA;

• Manage and coordinate manufacturer warranty claims; and

• Acknowledge warranty service requests within 24 hours and provide an action plan or service response within 48 hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Government.

11. CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION. At project completion, the Contractor shall provide a complete installation and service report containing, as applicable:

• Dates of performance;

• Names of technicians or installers;

• Description and location of work performed;

• Materials and products used;

• Model and serial numbers, if applicable;

• VA equipment barcode numbers, if applicable;

• List of removed or replaced materials; and

• Contract obligation number (642Cxxxxx).

• The Contractor shall also provide:

• Manufacturer warranty documentation;

• Product data and care or maintenance instructions;

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS), if applicable; and

• Disposal documentation, if required.

12. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT. The points of contact below are provided for performance coordination. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to modify the contract, change requirements, or authorize work that affects price, scope, or schedule.

Role Name Email Phone

Primary COR Greg Williams Gregory.williams11@va.gov 254-624-7849

Alternate COR Roger Adams Roger.adams@va.gov 254-743-2929

(END OF STATEMENT OF WORK)

(END OF SECTION B)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following clauses are incorporated into FAR 52.212‑4, in addition to the standard text, and have the same force and effect as if set forth in full.

C.2 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-over https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

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

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

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

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

(End of Clause)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5332.This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

SEE SECTION D

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any VAAR (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

C.7 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).

(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.

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

(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:

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] 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.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING

- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract.

Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

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

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

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

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________

C.9 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

(End of Clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

Wage Determinations can be viewed at www.sam.gov

# WD 2015-5237 REV 32.

(END OF SECTION D)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Regulatory Note: This solicitation is issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), implementing Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (April 15, 2025), and OMB Memorandum M-25-26. It reflects streamlined Part 12 procedures and plain-language requirements consistent with FAR Case 2026-003 (proposed rule, Sept. 18, 2026) and applicable agency class deviations.

OVERVIEW. This is a commercial acquisition conducted under RFO FAR Part 12 on a Firm-Fixed- Price (FFP) basis. The Government is buying a commercial product or service and will award to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value, using a comparative evaluation - no formal scoring or rating plans are required. Keep your proposal clear and focused. The Government will not evaluate information that is not relevant to performance of this requirement.

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:

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING

PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

SEP 2024

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

852.233-70

852.252-70

PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

SOLICITATION PROVISIONSOR CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE

OCT 2018

JAN 2008

852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES NOV 2021

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.

SITE VISIT: Although site visits are not mandatory, Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled visit. The site visit provides offerors the opportunity to inspect the facilities and existing conditions prior to submitting a proposal.

Date: Thursday November 12, 2026 Time: 1:00PM CDT Location: Temple VAMC Bldg. 53 Room 115 POC: Greg Williams Gregory.Williams11@va.gov

Submission of Questions, Proposals and Amendments:

Questions: All questions shall be submitted by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:00 am CDT. 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. Responses will be issued via an amendment to the solicitation and posted to https://www.sam.gov.

Proposals: All proposals are due NLT Monday, November 25, 2026, at 09:00 AM CDT 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 two (2) separate volumes and labeled with RFQ Number, Offeror’s Company Name, and the appropriate volume number. All proposals shall be in a PDF format with the Solicitation Number, the Offerors’ name and Volume number. PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN

THE DESIGNATED CONTRACTING SPECIALISTS’ INBOX AFTER THE DUE DATE AND

TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. FAILURE TO RETURN ALL REQUIRED

DOCUMENTATION AS OUTLINED BELOW WILL REMOVE OFFEROR FROM FURTHER

CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD.

Page Formatting: All proposals shall be formatted using 8.5” x 11” paper size; 1” margins; 11-point font.

VOLUME I SHALL 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.

OFFEROR’S ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE

DOCUMENTATION IN VOLUME I TECHNICAL AND

VOLUME II REDACTED TECHNICAL ARE THE SAME.

mailto:Gregory.Williams11@va.gov mailto:elizabeth.muela@va.gov https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:elizabeth.muela@va.gov

VOLUME I SHALL BE ONE (1) ENTIRE PDF

AND SHALL ONLY CONTAIN PAGE 1,

SECTION B.1, SECTION B.2, CLAUSES AND

PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE FILL-IN

SIGNATURE AND RETURNED, OFFEROR’S

TECHNICAL APPROACH, PRICE AND PAST

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. ALL

PROPOSAL’S SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN

TIMES NEW ROMAN 11.

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

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

AND RETURNED. VOLUME I SHALL 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. The price proposal shall 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 shall be listed as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed Unit Price that covers in full those services under each CLIN. Pricing shall not include an alternative price for a CLIN. If an alternative price is provided the Government will use the higher price.

Technical Approach / Methodology. Only the offeror’s technical approach for fulfilling the PWS requirements. The technical approach / methodology page count DOES NOT include resumes, sample forms and appendices 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 can provide two (2) to three (3) examples of similar work within the past three (3) years where Offeror was the prime contractor. Submission shall include:

• Project name and contract number and not the solicitation number

• Customer Name and point of contact (name, phone, email)

• Period of Performance and dollar value

• What you did and why it is relevant

• Results and outcomes

The Government will compare the similarity, recency, and relevance of each offeror's past work to the current requirement. The Government will also consider the quality of past performance based on submitted references and available data from PPIRS or other sources. Offerors with no relevant past performance will not be penalized. Their proposals will be evaluated neutrally on this factor. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last 3 years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement.

VOLUME II: Technical Redacted. Offerors shall submit a redacted version of Technical provided in Volume I only that removes all information that could identify the offeror or reveal proprietary data.

What must be redacted:

• Company name, logo, branding, or any identifying marks;

• Names of key personnel, subcontractors, and teaming partners;

• Contract numbers, task order numbers, or other identifiers that could reveal the offeror's identity;

• Proprietary pricing information, rates, or cost data embedded in the technical narrative;

and

• Any other information the offeror considers trade secret or confidential business information under applicable law.

Redaction standards:

• Redactions must be complete and permanent. Use solid black boxes or equivalent redaction tools - do not use white text, white highlighting, or methods that allow underlying text to be recovered.

• Do not alter the structure, pagination, or substantive content of the proposal beyond the required redactions.

• Label the file clearly: [SOLICITATION NUMBER – OFFEROR NAME – REDACTED”

• Label the document clearly on the cover page: "REDACTED - FOR EVALUATION

PURPOSES ONLY."

• If the Government discovers that a redacted file still contains recoverable identifying information, the offeror may be given one opportunity to resubmit a corrected redacted file at the contracting officer's discretion.

Note: The redacted volume does not replace the unredacted volume. Both must be submitted.

Volume Included Digital Copies Maximum Pages

Solicitation, Offer and Representations and Certifications

1 See above

I Technical Approach / Methodology (See Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria)

1 25 Pages (PDF). Does not include resumes, sample forms and appendices

Price 1 No page limit (PDF) Past Performance 1 No more than 5 references

II Technical Approach (REDACTED) 1 25 Pages (PDF). Does not include resumes, sample forms and appendices

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, will 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 using the offeror’s UEI through the SBA’s Small Business Search determine SDVOSB status and is located at:

https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Proposed sub-contractors will be checked to determine size. DO

NOT SUBMIT SBA LETTERS VERIFYING SDVOSB STATUS. REGISTRATIONS

CONDUCTED VIA THE VETBIZ WEBSITE ARE NOT VALID AS THIS PORTAL DIRECTS

OFFERORS TO THE SBAs SMALL BUSINESS SEARCH WEBSITE.

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.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…