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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

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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)

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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

36C25727Q0097 11-13-2026

Mr. Shawn R. Reinhart 254-421-6661 12-16-2026

10:00 CST

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple, TX 76504

X 100

X

238220

$19 Million

NET 30

N/A

X

36C549

Department of Veterans Affairs North Texas Veterans HCS 4500 S. Lancaster Rd.

Dallas, TX 75216

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171

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

Contractor shall provide Utility Tunnel Pump Room Chilled Water Pump Replacement and System Upgrades IAW the Statement of Work (SOW)

THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT

This acquisition is being conducted IAW RFO FAR Part 12.

THE FAR IS CURRENTLY BEING REVISED. DO NOT ADD ANY CLAUSES

OR PROVISIONS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul Refer to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors on pages 19 to 27.

Refer to Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services on pages 28 to 34.

SITE VISIT TIME AND DATE: 0900 AM CDT, November 24, 2026

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

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Mr. Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer

36C25727Q0097

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

C.6 FAR 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

C.7 FAR 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.8 FAR 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN

2023) (DEVIATION)

C.11 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.2 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 Officer 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171

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

0001 INFORMATIONAL

ONLY

Dallas VAMC Utility Tunnel Pumproom Chilled Water Pumps Replacement and Upgrades In Accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). All SLIN pricing shall include consumables.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

0001AA

1.00 EA __________ __________

Electrical

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and

0001AB

7.00 EA __________ __________

Insulation

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and

0001AC

5.00 EA __________ __________

VFD's

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and

0001AD

7.00 EA __________ __________

Pumps & Motors

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and

0001AE

1.00 EA __________ __________

Pipe Freeze

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas VA Medical C 4500 South Lancaster Rd Dallas, TX 75216

USA

SEE

SCHEDULE

B.2

270 DAYS ARO

MARK FOR: DeMarcus Stokes 214-857-1062 demarcus.stokes@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Utility Tunnel Pump Room Chilled Water Pump Replacement and System Upgrades

1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this project is to furnish all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, transportation, rigging, demolition, installation, testing, startup, commissioning, documentation, and warranty services necessary to replace and upgrade the chilled water pumping equipment and associated controls located in the Utility Tunnel Pump Room at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

The existing chilled water pump system was installed in 1994. The pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pneumatic control valves, and associated equipment have reached the end of their useful life and contain obsolete components. This project shall replace the existing equipment with modern equipment meeting or exceeding the original design intent, capacity, efficiency, reliability, and operational requirements.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 General. The Contractor shall provide a complete turn-key installation for the replacement, upgrade, startup, testing, and commissioning of:

• Seven (7) chilled water pumps.

• Five (5) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

• Associated control valves.

• Instrumentation.

• Control systems.

• Building Automation System (BAS) interfaces.

• Ancillary piping and mechanical components.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, engineering, materials, equipment, rigging, transportation, permits, testing, controls integration, startup, commissioning, and warranty services required for complete operational turnover.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, Texas 75216

3.1 Primary Work Location

Utility Tunnel Pump Room between:

Building 2J Energy Center

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall complete all engineering, procurement, installation, testing, startup, training, commissioning, and closeout activities within:

270 Calendar Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

The Contractor shall provide a detailed project schedule within ten (10) calendar days after award.

5. APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS. The Contractor shall comply with the latest editions of all applicable Federal codes, standards, and VA requirements including but not limited to:

5.1 Federal Regulations. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• 29 CFR Part 1910

• 29 CFR 1910.147 – Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment

• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S – Electrical

• 29 CFR Part 1926 – Construction Safety

5.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)

• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

• NFPA 90A – Standard for Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

• NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code

• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code

5.3 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

• ASHRAE Standards applicable to chilled water systems and controls.

5.4 International Codes

• International Building Code (IBC)

• International Mechanical Code (IMC)

• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

5.5 Underwriters Laboratories (UL). All electrical equipment shall be UL listed and labeled for intended application. VFDs shall be minimum:

• NEMA 3R rated

• UL listed

• Suitable for the installation environment

6. VA REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall comply with:

• VA Technical Information Library (TIL)

• VA Master Specifications

• VA Design Guides

• VHA Facility Engineering requirements

• Facility Utility Outage Procedures

• Local Dallas VA Medical Center Engineering requirements

All equipment and methods shall comply with applicable VA Division 23 Mechanical Specifications, Division 25 BAS Specifications, and Division 26 Electrical Specifications.

7. EXISTING EQUIPMENT. The existing equipment includes:

Equipment Flow (GPM) Head (FT)

CHP-1 2,035 165

CHP-2 730 120

CHP-3A 155 70

CHP-3B 155 70

CHP-4 1,320 130

CHP-5 1,320 130

CHP-6 610 60

Associated equipment includes:

• ABB Variable Frequency Drives

• Split-case chilled water pumps

• Pneumatic control valves

• Existing BAS interface equipment

8. ENGINEERING AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall furnish:

8.1 Professional Engineering Services. A Texas Licensed Professional Engineer shall prepare:

• Pump replacement design documents

• Control system modifications

• Sequence of operations

• Hydraulic calculations

• Equipment schedules

• Installation drawings

8.2 Submittals. Within thirty (30) calendar days after award the Contractor shall submit:

• Shop drawings

• Pump schedules

• VFD schedules

• Valve schedules

• Control diagrams

• Sequence of operation

• Wiring diagrams

• Installation details

• Project schedule

Government approval shall be obtained prior to procurement.

9. CHILLED WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. The Contractor shall:

9.1 Demolition

Perform lockout/tagout.

Isolate chilled water systems.

Pipe freeze or hot-tap, if necessary.

Drain affected piping.

Disconnect electrical systems.

Disconnect controls.

Disconnect instrumentation.

Remove seven (7) pumps.

9.2 Salvage. Existing motors shall be relocated to a location designated by the COR for future use.

9.3 New Equipment Installation. Install:

• Seven (7) new chilled water pumps.

• New pump bases.

• Anti-vibration assemblies.

• Anchoring systems.

• Alignment systems.

• New gauges.

• Differential pressure lines.

• Strainers.

• Check valves.

• Flow meters.

• Flanges.

• Gaskets.

• Piping modifications.

• Equipment shall meet or exceed existing hydraulic requirements.

10. VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT. The Contractor shall:

• Provide five (5) new VFDs.

• Provide input circuit breakers.

• Provide E-Clipse bypass packages.

• Program VFDs.

• Configure motor protection.

• Configure acceleration and deceleration curves.

• Integrate with BAS.

• The Contractor shall verify:

• Grounding compatibility.

• Harmonic impacts.

• Electrical distribution compatibility.

11. CONTROL VALVE AND BAS UPGRADES. The Contractor shall:

• Remove pneumatic control systems.

• Remove pneumatic valves.

• Install Siemens electronic control valves and actuators.

• Install new control panels as required.

• Repair or replace control wiring as required.

• BAS Integration

• The Contractor shall:

• Integrate new equipment into the Apogee/Desigo BAS.

• Provide Siemens-certified BAS programming.

• Provide all graphics modifications.

• Provide alarm integration.

• Verify communication functionality.

12. TESTING, STARTUP, AND COMMISSIONING. The Contractor shall perform:

• Mechanical Testing o Pump alignment verification o Rotation verification o Flow verification o Differential pressure verification o Leak testing

• Electrical Testing o Voltage verification o Current measurements o Grounding verification o VFD testing

• Controls Testing o Valve operation o BAS communications o Alarm functions o Trending functions

• Functional Performance Testing o The Contractor shall demonstrate:

o Normal operation o Lead/lag operation o Failure recovery o Alarm operation o Emergency conditions

13. QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall maintain a written Quality Control Program. At a minimum:

• Weekly QA/QC meetings with COR

• Weekly inspections

• Deficiency tracking

• Corrective action reports

The COR and Subject Matter Expert will perform periodic observations and inspections.

14. TRAINING. The Contractor shall provide operational and maintenance training covering:

• Pumps

• VFDs

• Valves

• BAS integration

• Alarm systems

• Preventive maintenance

• Training materials shall be provided electronically and in hard copy.

15. DELIVERABLES. The Contractor shall provide:

• Within 10 Working Days of Award o Detailed project schedule o Preliminary engineering review

• Prior to Construction o Sequenced renovation plan o Shutdown plan o Phasing plan o Safety plan

• Final Closeout o Record drawings o As-built drawings o Sequences of operation o Startup reports o Commissioning reports o Test reports o Training records o O&M manuals o Warranty documents o BAS database backup o PE-sealed final drawings

16. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall comply with:

• OSHA requirements

• NFPA requirements

• VA safety policies

• Dallas VA Medical Center requirements

• The Contractor shall provide:

• Barricades

• Signage

• PPE

• Fall protection

• Lockout/tagout systems

17. WARRANTY. The Contractor shall provide:

• Minimum Warranty o One (1) year on:

Labor Installation Controls Programming Contractor-furnished equipment Manufacturer warranties shall be passed through to the Government.

18. POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) [To Be Inserted by Government]

(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 FAR 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.acquisition.gov/vaar

FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL (JAN 2017)

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

FAR 52.204-9

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

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

FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH (NOV 2025

DIASABILIITES (DEVIATION)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-55 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT (MAY 2024)

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

FAR 52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT (JAN 1997)

INSTALLATION

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL (MAR 2023)

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

VAAR 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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar

(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 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

(End of clause)

C.5 FAR 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 Heating, Ventilation And $28.63 + Fringe Air-Conditioning Mechanic Mechanic

(End of clause)

C.6 FAR 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (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.

(End of clause)

C.7 FAR 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of

(1) Latent physical conditions or subsurface conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract; or

(2) Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b)(1) The Contracting Officer will investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving such a notice.

(2) If the conditions materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract an equitable adjustment must be made under this clause.

(c) No request for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause will be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required.

(d) No request for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions will be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

(End of clause)

C.8 FAR 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 VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 8) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

(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 VAAR802.101, 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 verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR parts 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB, unless otherwise stated in this clause.

(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)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this clause).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed SDVOSB 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award 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 requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR parts 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (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 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs (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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs. 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 CRF 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be listed in VIP to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] [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 is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any requirement therein that applies to an SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. 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 Program for SDVO SBCs, 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).

(End of clause)

C.10 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: _______________

(End of Clause)

C.11 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 52.212-4)

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

Wage Determinations can be viewed at www.sam.gov

WD # 2015-5227, Rev #30 dated 22 Aug 2026

(END OF SECTION D)

http://www.sam.gov/

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 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING (SEP 2024)

PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

FAR 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES (JAN 2017)

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

- REPRESENTATION

FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - REGISTRATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SEP 2018)

VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED (JAN 2008)

BY REFERENCE

VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (NOV 2021)

(End of Clause)

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. Contact the POC below to obtain additional information regarding the site visit.

DATE / TIME: 0900, 24 November 2026 POC: DeMarcus Stokes, demarcus.stokes@va.gov

Submission of Questions, Proposals and Amendments:

Questions: All questions shall be submitted by Thursday, December 3 2026, at 10:00 am CDT. All questions submitted for this solicitation shall be electronically sent to the following email addresses:

shawn.reinhart@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 Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT via e-mail only to shawn.reinhart@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:shawn.reinhart@va.gov https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:shawn.reinhart@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.

The proposal shall be organized as follows:

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.

The Technical Proposal shall address each factor and subfactor in the order presented below.

Factor 1: Technical Approach

Subfactor 1: Engineering and Equipment Selection. The offeror shall describe its approach to engineering and furnishing the complete chilled-water-pumping system. The proposal shall include:

• Preliminary pump selections for all seven chilled water pumps;

• Manufacturer, model, configuration, materials, motor horsepower, efficiency, and operating range;

• Pump curves showing the required flow and head conditions;

• Identification of the proposed operating point and relationship to the pump’s best efficiency point;

• Net Positive Suction Head requirements;

• Motor and VFD sizing calculations;

• Preliminary hydraulic calculations;

• Proposed pump bases, vibration isolation, anchorage, and alignment methods;

• Proposed check valves, strainers, isolation valves, control valves, gauges, flow meters, differential-pressure piping, flanges, fittings, and accessories;

• Proposed insulation type and thickness;

• Proposed electronic control valves and actuators;

• Proposed VFDs, bypass assemblies, input circuit breakers, enclosures, and motor-protection features;

• Proposed sequence of operation;

• Electrical load and compatibility assessment;

• Grounding-system compatibility assessment;

• Harmonic mitigation approach, if required;

• Identification of equipment that will be reused;

• Identification of proposed substitutions or deviations; and

• Identification of long-lead equipment and anticipated delivery periods.

The offeror shall explain how the proposed equipment will meet or exceed the existing system’s required flow, head, reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.

Subfactor 2: Installation, and Utility-Continuity Approach. The offeror shall describe its approach to removing the existing equipment and installing the replacement system while maintaining required facility operations. The proposal shall address:

• Site verification and field measurements;

• Demolition and equipment removal;

• Rigging and material-handling methods;

• Temporary protection of adjacent equipment and systems;

• Existing-motor salvage and transfer to the Government-designated location;

• Chilled-water isolation and draining;

• Proposed pipe-freezing or hot-tapping methodology;

• Temporary chilled-water service or redundancy, if proposed;

• Shutdown planning;

• Sequencing of individual pump replacements;

• Means of maintaining chilled-water-system capability during operations;

• Piping modifications and connections;

• Pump-base modification or replacement;

• Anchoring, leveling, grouting, vibration isolation, and alignment;

• Electrical demolition and installation;

• Conduit, conductors, disconnects, protective devices, and grounding;

• Restoration of insulation and finishes;

• Leak testing;

• Work in the utility tunnel and pump room;

• Confined-space considerations, if applicable;

• Coordination with VA Engineering, the COR, and affected facility operations;

• Waste handling and equipment disposition; and

• Contingency measures for unexpected field conditions.

The offeror shall provide a preliminary phasing plan identifying proposed shutdown durations and the work to be completed during each shutdown.

Subfactor 3: Controls and BAS Integration. The offeror shall describe its approach to replacing the pneumatic controls…