36C25926Q0702.docx

SUBJECT*

575 Class II Inspection for Reinforced Concrete Chimney Stack/ Inspection

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Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Kenneth Finchum kenneth.finchum@va.gov 303-712-5746

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Grand Junction VAMC

2121 North Avenue

Engineering Department 138

Grand Junction, CO

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575 Class II Inspection for Reinforced Concrete Chimney Stack/ Inspection Department of Veterans Affairs Grand Junction VAMC 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501-6428

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SUBJECT* 575 Class II Inspection for Reinforced Concrete Chimney Stack Inspection For Grand Junction VA Medical Center

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80111 36C25926Q0702

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332313 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO 19 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

Contracting Officer Kenneth Finchum kenneth.finchum@va.gov

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Department of Veterans Affairs Western Colorado Health Care System (GJ) 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction CO.81501

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DESCRIPTION

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25926Q0702 575 Class II Inspection for Reinforced Concrete Chimney Stack Inspection For Grand Junction VA Medical Center

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicita tion for commercial products or commercial services prepa red in accordance with Revolutiona ry FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicita tion. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

* The deadline for all questions is 12:00pm MST August 10, 2026.

All questions must be submitted in writing no later than the question cut-off date marked above. All questions will be a answered officially through an amendment to the solicitation.

** Quotes are to be provided to kenneth.finchum@va.gov no later than 08:00am EST, August 11, 2026.

Quotes shall not be hand carried. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. Emailed quotes are the only method of submitted quotes (4MB email limit). The Government reserves the right to make the award solely on initial Quotes received. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (a nd any a authorized amendment’s) reach the designated office before the deadline specified in the solicita tion. This RFQ shall be completed in its entirety, and signed a nd da ted, failure shall not be considered for award.

(ii) This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), a nd the solicita tion number is 36C25926Q0702. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(iii) This solicitation documents a nd incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 effective October 01, 2025.

(iv) The North American Industrial Classification tion System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332313 testing and certification of the Pharmacy Sterile Compounding suite and equipment. with a business size standard of $750 million This solicitation is 100% set-aside for service-disabled veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSB).

(v) List of Line Items;

(i) List of Line Items;

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Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) Grand Junction VA Statement of Work (SOW) for Chimney Stack Class II Inspection

1. Purpose The Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) medical center, located on 2121 North Ave, Grand Junction CO, 81501 has a requirement to verify the structural and operational integrity of the utility plant chimney stack.

2. Objectives Complete required inspection and testing of the concrete reinforced chimney stack in accordance with the latest requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Chimney and Stack Inspection Guidelines, Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1810, the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

3. Scope of Work Contractors shall provide all necessary supervision, labor, industry knowledge, equipment, materials, tools, to complete the requirements listed in Section 4, Mandatory Tasks and Deliverables.

4. Mandatory Tasks and Deliverables

4.1. CLIN 0001: Site Survey - The Contractor shall complete a site survey of the reinforced chimney stack to determine the process for completing the Class II Inspection and testing.

Deliverables for CLIN 0001

4.1.1. The contractor shall provide a detailed process, schedule of events, and equipment needed to complete the requirements of the Class II inspection and testing.

4.2. CLIN 0002: Class II Inspection and Testing - Contractor shall complete a Class II Inspection and Testing of the reinforced concrete chimney. The service work shall be completed in accordance with the codes and standards listed in Section 2. Objectives. The Class II inspection shall include, but not limited to:

· The completion of a full height visual inspection of the stack exterior. Visual inspection shall include but not limited to; cracks, spalled concrete, exposed rebar, honeycombing or surface voids, staining, construction or cold joints, openings, stack penetrations, coatings, chimney cap or annulus rain hood, platforms, ladders, rungs, access doors, tension bands, breeching dust, lighting protection system, and aviation warning obstruction lighting.

· The completion of a full height visual inspection of the stack foundation, stack interior surfaces, annulus space, breeching duct, platform(s), ladder(s), and all other associated appurtenances. Visual inspection shall include but not limited to; flue plate, flue inlet duct, false bottom, drain, flue supports, lateral supports, exit cone, shell internal lining, flue external coating, and flue internal lining.

· Contractor shall complete a Schmidt Hammer/rebound non-destructive testing of the reinforced concrete chimney to access and provide a determination of the integrity of the structure and composition materials.

Deliverables for CLIN 0002

4.2.1. Contractor shall photograph all defects and items of concern during the inspection that are used to support the recommendations from the Contractor.

4.2.2. The contractor shall provide a 360° Chimney sketch that identifies all of the NDT test locations.

4.2.3. Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, and materials to complete all NDT testing per the guidelines defined in the latest version of the ASTM.

4.2.4. Contractor shall report all deficiencies discovered during each day’s service work to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), prior to leaving the facility.

4.2.5. If at any time during the inspection and testing the contractor determines the structure requires demolition, the inspection shall cease and the contractor shall request a meeting with the Contracting Officer (CO), COR, and the Chief of Engineering.

4.2.6. Within 30 business days following service work completion, Contractor shall provide the COR a written service report including all deficiencies discovered, all tests performed and the test results, all observations made (supported by photograph’s) and overall status of the structure, and recommendations. The service report shall include quotes for; parts, materials, and labor to correct the identified deficiencies. Contractor shall provide a 360° chimney development sketch showing the location of the defects identified during the visual inspection of the stack exterior and interior.

4.3. CLIN 0003: Crane Rental – In the event the ladder rungs are not safe to allow traversing to the top of the stack, a crane with man-basket will be required to complete the

5. Period of Performance The period of performance shall be from the date of award through the completion of section 4. Mandatory Tasks. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule the services outlined in Section 4. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, except Federal holidays. The Contractor shall have the flexibility to schedule work outside the normal hours with prior approval of the COR. Contractor shall notify the COR 30 business days in advance to schedule work outside of normal operating hours. Work is to be conducted in a manner which would present the least amount of disruption to the healthcare facility.

There are eleven (11) Federal holidays set by law (U.S.C. Title 5 Section 6103). Additional days which are deemed holidays by the government during this contract period shall also be observed.

Under current definitions, five are set by date:

If any of the above falls on a Saturday, then Friday shall be observed as a holiday. Similarly, if one falls on a Sunday, then Monday shall be observed as a holiday.

The other six are set by a day of the week and month:

6. Place of Performance The service work shall take place at:

VA Medical Center 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO. 81501

7. Key Personnel Certain skilled experience professionals and/or technical personnel are essential for accomplishing the work to be performed. These individuals are defined as “Key personnel”.

7.1. Domain Knowledge

7.1.1. The Contractor and key personnel shall conform to the latest versions of the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Electrical Safety - NFPA, VHA Directives, State, County, and city laws, ordinances, and regulations.

7.2. Contractor Qualifications

Inspection Personnel:

7.2.1. The Contractor shall provide oversight and supervision of a registered Professional Engineer with a background and training in the design, inspection and/or repair of chimneys and stacks, or a person who has acquired equivalent qualification through experience in all aspects of the inspection and reporting process.

7.2.2. The qualifications and experience of the rest of the inspection team may vary according to the type of chimney (e.g.: concrete versus steel), class of inspection (e.g.: Class I - visual versus Class II - detailed), physical condition and safety significance of the structure, accessibility, and data needs for the post-inspection structural evaluation. The contractor shall deploy inspection personnel that possess sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to identify degradation and performance problems, as well as being familiar with visual, nondestructive and destructive testing methods and their application to chimney structures.

Non-Destructive Testing Personnel:

7.2.3. The non-destructive testing personnel shall obtain a valid Level II certification for the non-destructive testing method to be utilized. The certification shall be in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT).

Ropes Access Personnel

7.2.4. Ropes Access Personnel shall possess a valid Level II training certifications issued by The Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT).

7.2.5. Ropes access Personnel shall possess a valid training certification that meets the minimum requirements of OSHA 1910.140: Personal Fall Protection Systems.

7.2.6. Contractor shall contact and coordinate the timing of the work with the Grand Junction Fire department; to assure they have appropriate personnel and equipment ready to respond in an emergency situation.

8. Type of Contract Firm Fixed Price

9. Changes to the SOW Any changes to the SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. The Contractor shall submit a change order request to the CO and request compensation for parts and labor not included in the scope of this contract.

10. Contractor and Government Responsibilities

10.1. Contractor Responsibility

10.1.1. Contractor shall furnish personnel, supervision, knowledge, professional expertise, tools, materials, equipment, and quality control to complete the Mandatory Tasks and Deliverables of this SOW.

10.1.2. The items necessary to perform work as required under this contract shall be furnished, maintained, and operated by the contractor and shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable OSHA, ASME, ASNT, NFPA, Federal, State, County, City laws, ordinances, and regulations.

10.1.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the local municipalities fire department for emergency response preparation.

10.1.4. The Contractor and key personnel shall be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of any damage to the VA Medical Center structure or equipment caused by the Contractor or key personnel.

10.1.5. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 30 business days’ notice prior to the commencement of work.

10.1.6. Key personnel shall sign in, sign out at Building 8, and communicate ongoing changes with the COR while on-station. Contact information shall be provided to the COR.

10.1.7. The Contractor shall provide copies of valid training certifications for each of the disciplines needed to complete the work in this SOW, prior to the commencement of any work.

10.2. Government Responsibility

10.2.1. The government shall provide as-built drawings of the structure, which may not be 100% accurate and shall be verified by the contractor. Additional documentation may be available at the request of the contractor.

10.2.2. The COR shall secure the agreed upon perimeter (“exclusion zone”) by taping off zone with caution tape. Area inside exclusion zone shall be kept clear of unauthorized personnel, equipment, and activity for the entirety of the project.

10.2.3. The VA shall provide all required lockout/tag out devices and confined space permits required to complete this service.

10.2.4. The VA shall provide a laydown area with close access to the stack for the contractor to park an equipment trailer (approximately 30’ long).

10.2.5. The VA shall assure that all access plates, doors, or hatches are functional and provide unobstructed access.

11. Safety Requirements

11.1. General Safety Requirements

11.1.1. Contractor shall provide a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all work required to complete the Class Two (2) service work. VA shall review the JHA and either approve as is, or request the contractor make modifications that are acceptable to both parties.

11.2. Confined Space Permit

11.2.1. The contractor shall submit a Confined Space Permit for the inspection on the inside of the Chimney Stack.

11.2.2. The Permit shall be approved by the WCHCS Station prior to entry into the inside of the chimney stack.

11.3. Drone/UAV/UAS Usage (If Applicable)

11.3.1. The contractor shall comply with the latest requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 107.

11.3.2. The Contractor shall provide the following information to the CO for approval by the Unmanned Aircraft Operations Personnel stationed at the VA facility:

· The current drone registration issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

· The operators Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilots license and Certificate of Waiver or Authorization per CFR Part 107.

· The manufacturer and platform of the UAS used for service (if applicable). Only UAS equipment listed on the “Blue UAS Cleared List” shall be approved for use on VA property.

· A proposed flight plan that will complete the required inspection shall be submitted and approved.

11.3.3. The COR’s shall be required to be present with the UAS pilot during the entire flight to ensure the scope is not deviated.

11.4. Rope Access

11.4.1. Contractor and key personnel shall maintain a valid OSHA Fall Protection certification, per the requirements of OSHA 1910.503.

12. Formal Acceptance or Rejection of Deliverables

12.1. If deficiencies were discovered not covered by this service contract, Contractor shall provide a written (email) detailed description of deficiencies discovered and a proposal to correct the deficiency, including a description of the timeline, labor, and cost of materials. The COR shall have 10 business days to review the proposal before accepting or declining the offered correction. The CO shall review and provide authorization of the change order and authorize the work.

13. Security – Privacy Requirements

13.1. The Assessment & Authorization requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

14. Records Management See Addendum A for Record Management requirements.

Addendum A

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

A. Applicability This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created while performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 Contracting Officer (CO). The CO must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate VA Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the SOW. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the SOW. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VISN 19 VA Western Colorado Health Care System – 575 shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

D. Flow down of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this SOW, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

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Description 575 Class II Inspection for Reinforced Concrete Chimney Stack Inspection

(vi) Services, please see Attachment 1 - PWS.

(vii) Delivery and acceptance are to be F.O.B Destination (RFO 52.247-34) at the Department of Veterans Affairs Western Colorado Health care system (GJ) 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction CO.81501

(viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition

(a) Any awa rd made as a result of this solicita tion will be made on an All or Nothing Ba sis.

(b) State if quoted items are available a nd priced through offerors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Awa rd Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contra ct.

(c) If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSB's their socioeconomic status must be verified and visible in the SBA Small Business Certification (SBS): https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission AND awa rd, or will be considered non -responsive, a nd will NOT be considered for awa rd.

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(d) Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to placement of any award made resulting from this RFQ. If such contact occurs and is found to be prejudicial to competing contactors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations.

(e) All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror’s page limitations unless otherwise indicated in the specific volume instructions below.

(f) All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote.

(g) ADDENDUM to RFO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) Technical capability or quality offered to meet the Government requirement; (II) Price; (III) Past Performance; and (IV) Completion of VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

Volume I - Technical capability or quality to meet the Government requirement.

The offeror shall submit its quote demonstrating how it meets the requirements of the performance work statement (SOW) and solicitation, to include the cleaning plan and Quality plan (see SOW). Offeror shall include insurance certification, and company’s authorized personnel list, as needed.

Volume II – Price Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule attached (see Attachment 2 – Price Schedule). The offeror shall price the base and all option year line items.

Volume III – Past Performance Offerors shall provide a maximum of three (3) recent and relevant past efforts (as defined below) to demonstrate their ability to perform the proposed work. If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted. If not providing CPARS evaluation past performance references must include contract numbers, amount of contract award, point of contact with email address, telephone numbers and other relevant information, and a description of product/work performed under the contract. To be relevant, the effort must be similar in nature of work, size, magnitude, complexity, and scope of this procurement. To be recent past performance is defined as not more than five years from the RFQ release date of this solicitation.

Volume IV – VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

The offeror shall complete the provision VAAR 852 -219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

Offeror must list any/all subcontractors (and their size standard IAW NAICS 561720) if they will be utilized for this requirement AND what they will be performing. How is your firm going to comply with Limitations on Subcontracting requirements? If no subcontractors will be used, please state “No Subcontractors will be used for this requirement” in the response.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM to RFO 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror responsible whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor I. Technical capability or quality offered to meet the Government requirement Factor II. Price Factor III. Past Performance

Factor IV. VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance

(c) Evaluation Approach. 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 Government will use comparative analysis. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Factor I. Technical capability or quality offered to meet the Government requirement: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

Factor II. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the service offered to the Government requirement, as stated in Factor 1 shall not be selected regardless of price.

Factor III. Past Performance: The Government will evaluate on how well the offeror’s identified performance relates to the requirement procured under the PWS for this procurement to determine relevancy. How well the offeror performed on identified contracts shall be used to assess performance confidence.

Factor IV. VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance: The Government will review the returned document for completion and signature of offeror. If document is not returned, completed and/or signed by offeror it may result in disqualification for consideration of offer.

If offeror does not provide all volumes as outlined in RFO 52.212 -1 Instructions, the offeror may be considered non-responsive.

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

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

(x) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items – applies to this acquisition Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence IAW 52.212 -4(r). By submitting a quote, the offeror understands that quotes will not be referenced in 1449 and clauses incorporated in the solicitation will dictate the contract. All offerors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under the contract IAW RFO 52.212-4(q). The Government reserves the right to deny requests for clause changes that are not included in this solicitation should the request be inconsistent with the RFO or VAAR.

(xi) The following RFO clauses are incorporated by reference:

Applicable (X)

with Alt I

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Statute

Responsibility Matters Statute

52.219-6 with Alt I

52.219-9

52.219-9 with Alt II

52.219-9 with Alt III

52.219-9 with Alt IV

52.222-35

52.222-36

Relations Act

EO

52.222-50

Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements Other

Designated Items Statute

52.223-9

Hydrofluorocarbons Statute

52.224-3

52.225-1

52.225-3

52.225-3 with Alt III Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, with Alternate III Statute

52.225-3 with Alt IV

Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States Other

United States Statute

Area Statute

Driving

EO

Services Statute

Services Statute

Management Statute

Award Management Statute

52.240-91

52.240-92

52.247-64

Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, with Alternate I Statute

52.247-64

Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, with Alternate II Statute

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: 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 the 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 30 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

852.252-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items: VAAR Clauses are incorporated by reference as follows:

VAAR 852.203-

Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.219-

VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.232-

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.246-

Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.222-

Compliance with Executive Order 13899. (DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

VAAR Provisions are incorporated as follows:

VAAR 852.233-

Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.233-

Alternate Protest Procedure (OCT 2018)

RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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 RFO 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar

The following RFO provisions are to be incorporated by reference:

Certain Federal Transactions Statute

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation Statute

52.204-7

Products E.O.

52.222-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

Statute

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(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

(xiv) Date and Time offers are due to kenneth.finchum@va.gov by 08:00am EST, August 11, 2026.

(xv) Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:

Kenneth Finchum kenneth.finchum@va.gov

See attached document: Attachment 1 - SOW See attached document: Attachment 2 - VHA Directive 7717 D 2023-06-13 See attached document: Attachment 3 - VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.

VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

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

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fillin—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

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

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

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

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

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

(iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

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

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

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

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

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

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

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

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

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [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…