36C26125R0024.docx

NCO 21 MACC

GROUP 2

FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL REQUEST

VASNHS Concrete Pad, Fisher House Storage, Bldg. 8

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) 6900 North Pecos Road Building 8, Fisher House N. Las Vegas, NV 89086

NOTICE TO VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK 21 (VISN 21)

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) HOLDERS

Description: THE RESULTING SOLICITATION IS A FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL REQUEST. Proposals will only be requested and accepted from contractors who were awarded a Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) Multiple-Award Construction Contract (MACC) from Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21).

Point of Contact: Nicole Renfrew, Contract Specialist, nicole.renfrew@va.gov

Project Title: VASNHS Concrete Pad, Fisher House Storage, Bldg. 8

Project specifications and all associated project documents shall be incorporated into the Fair Opportunity Proposal Request which shall be posted electronically through SAM.gov

Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to: nicole.renfrew@va.gov

Site Visit: A Site Visit is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST.

The following firms are eligible for award of the resulting task order:

MACC GROUP 2

Ground Level – Overaa Joint Venture

5013 Forni Drive

Concord, CA 94520

**Any offers received from contractors not mentioned above will not be accepted.

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF

SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT

CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

DOCUMENTS (

Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C26125R0024 X 01-29-2025 593-25-1-1030-0003 None 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-0993 Submit electronically to:

Nicole Renfrew nicole.renfrew@va.gov

Nicole Renfrew nicole.renfrew@va.gov The contractor must provide all personnel, expertise, equipment, tools, materials, labor, supervision, planning, scheduling, administrative support, due diligence and other items and services necessary, as described in the Statement of Work. This requirement is to provide, deliver, pour, and finish concrete to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) Fisher House Bldg. 8, located at 6900 North Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086.

Please see provided specifications, drawings, and Statement of Work for additional details.

Period of Performance is 60 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction - $45 M)

This procurement has been 100% set aside for SDVOSB under VISN 21 MACC Group 2. All VISN 21 MACC Group 2 terms and conditions apply to this task order. An award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the RFP, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price only.

Offers shall be valid for at least 60 days.

IAW FAR 36.204(b): Disclosure of magnitude is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

SITE VISIT

Time: 10:00 AM PST Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Location: VASNHS, Parking Lot G, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086.

Please see VASNHS site map provided. Meet at the West end of Parking Lot G, adjacent to Fisher House.

RFIs due: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1:00 PM PST to nicole.renfrew@va.gov

Offers due: Monday, February 24, 2025, 1:00 PM PST to nicole.renfrew@va.gov

All documentation must be submitted electronically to contacts above.

Wage Determination WD NV20250038 rev 20250124 applies to this solicitation.

Government intends to award without discussions, however reserves the right to hold discussions if in the best interest of the Government.

Bid Payment and Performance bonds are required.

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1:00 PM

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See Box 27 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-0993 Department of Veteran Affairs FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

This requirement is to provide, deliver, pour, and finish concrete to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Fisher House (VASNHS Bldg 8) located at 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086, per the Statement of Work and specifications provided.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): None NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: None LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: None

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

6900 North Pecos Road Building 8, Fisher House N. Las Vegas, NV 89086 4400

USA

1.00

(702) 791-9000 ext 14026 leah.elmquist@va.gov

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ATTACHMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Construct Concrete Pad Fisher House Storage (Bldg 8) Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS)

1. Project Description:

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) has a requirement for construction of a concrete pad with connecting driveway to Parking Lot G and existing Fisher House (FH) walkway. The concrete pad will be used for the placement of a conditioned shipping container.

2. Project Objectives:

This requirement is to provide, deliver, pour, and finish concrete to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Fisher House (VASNHS Bldg 8) located at 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and administrative support necessary to complete the project. Contractor shall plan, schedule, and supervise for completion of the contract.

3. Supplies/Services:

The concrete shall be Type V 4500psi; concrete pump may be used. Contractor shall not add or substitute concrete mix without prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) and review that a suitable substitute can be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall be fully licensed to perform the work with C-5 license from the State of Nevada. A formal on-site survey coordinated with COR shall be conducted to finalize requirements and verify concrete forms and accessories one (1) week prior to beginning any construction activities.

4. Submittals Contractor shall provide:

A. Classification C-5: Concrete contracting license Foreman/Superintendent prior experience B. Compressive strength testing at seven (7) days and twenty-eight (28) days C. Concrete mix design Type V – 4500psi minimum

5. Site Layout:

See additional drawings for more details.

6. Delivery:

All delivery will be confirmed and approved by the COR. Contractor shall confirm delivery date, time, and location prior to delivery day.

7. Project Requirements:

A. Pour and finish new 6” thick reinforced concrete pad as indicated on Location Plan. Refer to attached Location and Plan Views for additional details.

B. Pour and finish new 6” thick reinforced concrete walkway connecting existing FH walkway to Parking Lot G. Refer to attached Location Plan for additional details.

C. Pour and finish new 6” thick reinforced concrete walkway connecting existing FH walkway to storage pad with fibre expansion joint as indicated on Plan Details. Refer to attached Location and Plan Views for additional details.

D. Pour and finish new 6” thick reinforced concrete driveway connecting storage pad to Parking Lot G with fibre expansion joint as indicated on Plan Details. Refer to attached Location and Plan Views for additional details.

E. Provide control joints per attached plans.

F. Provide concrete sealer.

G. Contractor shall correct any damages to items installed by others due to concrete pour and finish.

H. Remove forms. Leave on site for disposal by Government.

I. Contractor shall clean debris of concrete pour and finish from site.

8. Period of Performance:

The period of performance is 60 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed, to include mobilization, completion of the requirement, and demobilization, including:

A. Deliver and pour concrete B. Seal concrete C. Soft cut D. Curing time E. Remove forms F. Clean debris

9. Hours of Work:

Normal working hours are 7:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays. All work performed shall be coordinated and scheduled through the COR. Any work outside of normal working hours must be coordinated and approved through the COR.

10. Security Requirements:

A. The Certification & Accreditation (C&A) Requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. If the contractor opts to use a computer or computer system for processing contract documents, the requirements of FIPS 140-2 for encryption of contract documents must be met.

B. Contractors do not need and shall not be allowed access to any VA personnel’s or VA patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the performance of the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Additionally, the contractor does not need and shall not be allowed access to VA sensitive information in the performance of the SOW requirements.

C. Contractor shall not connect contractor-owned IT devices (laptop computers or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (non-public) network.

D. Contractors, contractor’s personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor’s personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

11. Privacy Training:

All workers regardless of project length must take the VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the COR.

12. Training:

All employees of the contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or other relevant competency training as determined by the COR with input from the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. The contractor’s competent person/superintendent shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the CO for review and approval prior to any work being performed. No ID badge will be issued to an employee who does not provide this documentation. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

13. Privacy and Confidentiality:

Contractors to the Department of Veterans Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information may be overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families. Regulations such as, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specially authorized by this contract or its attached documents in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statues and regulations can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breaches of privacy and confidentiality should be reported immediately to the CO, COR, or the Facility Privacy Officer.

14. Records Management:

Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 USC Chapters 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 USC 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

15. Government Furnished Items:

The following items are included in the Solicitation as attachments:

Project Drawings

Separate PDF

Specifications

Separate PDF

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01 00 00 General Requirements 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

16. Administration Data:

A. Federal Holidays:

The following holidays are observed by this facility:

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday. Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States as a national holiday. Reference Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

B. Invoice and Payment:

Invoices shall be itemized to include the information below. For any missing information, this will render the invoice incomplete, and the invoice shall be returned for immediate correction.

i. Time period being invoiced

ii. Description of services

iii. Unit Cost billed

iv. Extended amount due

v. Invoice number and date

vi. Contract, Order, and Obligation number

C. VA Policy:

No person while on property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed.

D. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

The contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the Contracting Officer. The government may appoint a COR. If so, a Delegation of Authority letter identifying the individual(s) shall be forwarded to the using service and the contractor after the contract has been signed.

E. Contractor Personnel:

The contractor shall assign a Point of Contact (POC) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the contract. The contractor’s POC shall be available on site at all times and have the ability to address performance issues. All employees should be able to read and speak English.

Contractor personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose. All contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall wear a contractor-provided uniform that clearly identifies the individual as a contractor.

Contractor personnel shall not wear sandals, flip-flop style footwear, or open-toe shoes and shall follow VA dress guidelines and wear required PPE. A copy of guidelines will be provided upon request.

The contractor shall ensure that the staff assigned shall be cognizant of the VA’s sexual harassment and drug-free workplace policies. A copy of policies will be provided upon request.

F. Contractor Contact Information:

Offerors shall provide in the space provided the name, address, and telephone number of the office where calls are to be placed:

G. Contractor Personnel Qualifications:

The contractor shall provide a Foreman/Superintendent to oversee all contract personnel with documented experience implementing projects equal to or greater than the scope of this project. Documents shall be submitted to CO/COR for approval.

H. Safety and Fire Prevention:

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the project area. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the contractor fails or refuses to correct safety deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer or COR may issue and order stopping all or any part of work.

I. Parking Policy:

It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA will not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor personnel under any circumstances.

J. Smoking Policy:

Smoking is not permitted within or around the VASNHS campus.

End of Statement of Work

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1) INTRODUCTION

a) This requirement is being solicited utilizing the procedures outlined in FAR 16.505 Ordering. The Government intends to solicit to all VISN 21 Group 2 MACC Awardees thereby providing Fair Opportunity as required by FAR 16.505 (b) Orders Under Multiple Award Contracts. The selection will be based on Lowest Price. One firm-fixed price construction task order will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

b) This requirement is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB to MACC (Group 2).

c) The Wage Determination General Decision Number: WD NV20250038 rev 20250124 is applicable for this task order. The above wage determination has been incorporated into VISN 21 MACC IDIQ contract (Group 2.)

d) An offer guarantee is required in the form of a Bid Bond, which may be submitted electronically by the proposal due date/time to the Contract Specialist, Nicole Renfrew, by email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov. Note: Performance and Payment bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $35,000 and shall be provided within ten (10) days of Notice of Award.

e) Offeror shall be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in Vet Cert database at: Veteran Small Business Certification in accordance with VAAR 819.7003 – Eligibility. A proposal will be rejected and will not be considered for an award if offeror’s SDVOSB/VOSB status cannot be verified at the time of submission of proposal and prior to award.

f) The Government intends to award without discussions the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

g) MACC Awarded Task Order (T.O.) Special Notes:

1) Subject MACC Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) and any resultant MACC T.O. Award shall be awarded, performed, and administered in full compliance with Executive Orders 11912, 3221, 13783, and 13834 for energy conservation and environmental protection.

2) In connection with MACC TO RFP and any resultant MACC TO Award, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants shall be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified in the Contractor's accepted offer / proposal. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written approval before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. If the Contractor proposes a substitution, it shall submit the same type of information that was submitted in the accepted offer / proposal to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and approval. The level of qualifications and experience submitted in the accepted offer / proposal or that required by the Solicitation, whichever is greater, is the minimum standard for any substitution.

h) Submit your proposal no later than (NLT) February 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST. to the Contract Specialist, Nicole Renfrew via email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov.

i) Any questions may be directed to Nicole Renfrew via email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov.

2) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS

a) All proposals shall be submitted with the following:

1) Price Proposal

i. SF 1442: Price Proposal shall include completed SF1442.

ii. Price Breakdown: Price Proposal shall include completed Price Breakdown by Division sheet, attached.

2) EMR

3) Bid Guarantee

i. Bid Guarantee shall include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clearly visible. Hard copies of the Bid Guarantees with wet signatures will be requested as necessary.

4) VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, Nov 2022, completed and signed.

5) Offerors shall send one (1) electronic copy via email (shall be less than 10MB) of the Price Proposal, Price Breakdown, EMR, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, Nov 2022, completed and signed, and the Bid Guarantee to arrive on or before the due date/time. The subject line of the email shall read: “RFP 36C26125R0024 - VASNHS Concrete Pad, Fisher House Storage, Bldg. 8”. Send the email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov

b) Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances.

c) Offerors MUST include in the body of the email containing the proposals the following:

1) Company Name

2) Project Title

3) RFP 36C26125R0024

d) Offerors may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals.

e) The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected and receive no further consideration.

3) SITE VISIT:

a) Potential Offerors are strongly urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performing construction services. Failure to inspect the site shall not constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

b) See SF 1442 Block 10 and Provision 52.236-27 for specific information regarding the project pre-offer site visit, which will be the only opportunity for potential Offerors to visit the site. All potential Offerors, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged and expected to attend the pre-offer site visit.

4) INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

a) All Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing on the RFI form provided as a solicitation attachment. Please use one form for each RFI submitted.

b) RFIs must be received NLT February 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST in order to allow replies to reach all prospective offerors in a timely manner. Questions/RFIs shall be sent via email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov

c) RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format, which will posted to the GPE at SAM.gov.

BASIS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION CRITERIA

a) Offers shall be evaluated as follows: Price Only.

b) The Government will evaluate the lowest price offer to determine if the price is fair and reasonable for the work to be performed. To be considered fair and reasonable for the work performed, the evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. If deemed necessary, the supplemental price breakdown information will be used to assist the Government in performing the price evaluation described above. Offers which are materially unbalanced as to prices for the basic requirement and the option quantities are not fair and reasonable. An Offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work. Offers submitted to the Government are considered confidential.

c) Offeror shall submit a complete and reasonable price. Offerors shall use the Attachment “Price Breakdown by Division” sheet to submit price breakdown by division. Offeror shall complete all columns: Material, Labor, and Total.

d) In addition, Offeror shall insert the total proposed project price in block 17 of SF 1442, solicitation.

e) Failure to submit a completed Price Breakdown by Division sheet and insert the total proposed project price in block 17 of the SF 1442 may result in a proposal being eliminated for award without further consideration or evaluation.

f) SF 1442 Offer page shall be completed, signed, and acknowledge all amendments either via entering data in block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page.

g) This factor will be evaluated by determining if price submitted is fair and reasonable.

h) The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering the evaluated pricing.

i) Prior to an evaluation of any offer received, a verification of the Veteran Small Business Certification database will be completed to ensure every offeror is still a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under the NAICS code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

---- End of Instructions to Offerors & Basis for Award-----

2.1 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM PST

(c) Participants will meet at— VASNHS, Parking Lot G, 6900 N. Pecos Rd, N. Las Vegas, NV (End of Provision)

2.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar

(End of Provision)

2.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(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) [] 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed 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) [X] 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed 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 VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated 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 section 1001 of title 18.

(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)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (MAR 2023) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and corresponding size standards for this acquisition are as follows; the categories or portions these NAICS codes are assigned to are specified elsewhere in the solicitation:

[Contracting Officer to insert NAICS codes and size standards].

(2) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce, (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[] (A) Basic.

[] (B) Alternate I.

[] (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

ATTACHMENT

See attached document: S02 VASNHS Site Map.

See attached document: S02 RFI Form 36C26125R0024 Concrete.

See attached document: S02 Price Breakdown by Division sheet 36C26125R0024 Concrete.

See attached document: S02 EMR Sheet 2025.

See attached document: S02 Drawings FH Storage Pad 27Sep.

See attached document: S02 Specs Complete 20241206 Fisher House Storage Concrete.

See attached document: S02 WD NV20250038 rev 20250124.

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