36C26125R0071.docx

NEW COMMUNITY

NCO 21 MACC

GROUP 2

FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL REQUEST

VANCHCS McClellan Bldg 98 Power Upgrade

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) 5342 Dudley Boulevard McClellan Building 98 McClellan, CA 95652

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).

Points of Contact: Jose Hernandez, Contracting Officer, Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov and Nicole Renfrew, Contract Specialist, Nicole.Renfrew@va.gov

Project Title: VANCHCS McClellan Bldg 98 Power Upgrade

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: Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov and Nicole.Renfrew@va.gov

Site Visit: A Site Visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT.

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

CODE

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.

36C26125R0071 X 07-15-2025 612-26-1-6000-0001 612A4-24-004 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 and Jose Hernandez nicole.renfrew@va.gov Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov

Nicole Renfrew

(775) 292-2634 The contractor must provide construction services for Power Upgrade to the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) McClellan Bldg 98, located at 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652. Contractor to 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, specifications and attachments.

Period of Performance is 250 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 60 days.

IAW VAAR 836.204(f)(2): Disclosure of magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

SITE VISIT

Time: 9:00 AM PDT Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Location: Meet at VANCHCS, Loading Dock at McClellan Building 98, located at 5342 Dudley Boulevard, McClellan, CA 95652.

Please refer to VANCHCS Site Visit Location Map attached to solicitation.

RFIs due: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov

Offers due: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov

All documentation must be submitted electronically to contacts above.

Wage Determination WD CA20250007 rev 03/21/2025 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.

X 52.211-10 X

9:00 AM

PDT

08-13-2025 X

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

612-3660162-6000-854200-3220 23NR4UA30

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 Jose Hernandez

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Requirement is to provide Power Upgrade to the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) McClellan Bldg. 98, located at 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652. Contractor to 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, specifications and attachments.

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): n/a

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

VANCHCS, McClellan Building 98 5342 Dudley Blvd.

McClellan, CA 95652 1012

USA

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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McClellan Building 98 Emergency Power Upgrade

PROJECT 612A4-24-004

1. PROJECT INTENT

1.1. The purpose of this project is to install the existing 725kW 480Y/277V generator as a backup for building 98 Power. The generator is currently located at the Mather VA Medical Center (VAMC), 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

1.2. Provide backup power to the building during the relocation and installation of generator at new site as shown per B98 Generator Installation Drawings Rev1.

1.3. The scope of this project covers the transporting, installation, and commissioning the existing generator and scope includes but not limited to electrical, mechanical, and utility work, as well as required modifications to the building and surrounding area.

1.4. The project site is located at the McClellan VA Campus, located at 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652.

1.5. The period of performance includes material procurement times. The period of performance is 250 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

1.6. Work hours Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays, found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

2. PROJECT SCOPE

2.1. Contractor shall transport and install the existing generator from VAMC Mather to McClellan Park VA, Building 98.

2.2. The contractor must submit a transportation plan to the VA for review before generator transportation.

2.3. Contractor shall provide the generator manufacturer’s corrective and preventative maintenance to bring new generator into service. Prior to relocating the existing generator, contractor shall hire a third-party commissioning agent to commission the generator. The contractor shall submit the testing report to the COR.

2.4. The contractor must perform a Ground-Penetrating Radar Survey before the start of construction to locate existing underground utilities. Shop drawings for the routing around these existing underground utilities must be submitted for review.

2.5. According to the PG 18-10 – Electrical Design Manual from March 1, 2025 and VA Master Specification Section 26 05 73, the new standby generator backup system will require that the contractor conduct the following investigations.

2.5.1. Selective coordination and study

2.5.2. Short-circuit ratings and study

2.5.3. Arc-flash hazard warning and study

2.5.4. Short-Circuit Ratings and Coordination of Overcurrent Protection

2.6. A transfer switch must be provided, installed, and commissioned to the existing generator.

2.7. The contractor will have 48 hours to complete installation cutover, and a phased installation of any electrical removal/replacement, and commissioning of the new ATS. Contractor shall submit detailed phasing plan to achieve the 48-hour outage to facility to the VA and Engineer for approval.

2.8. Electrical power must be provided the generator trailer such as lighting, receptacles and heating along with generator support for battery chargers, heaters, monitoring, and controls.

2.9. A controller will be installed in the buildings main electrical room to provide communication between the new generator and equipment and the existing building automation system (BAS), along with the transfer switch and various supporting electrical and mechanical systems. Contractor shall provide the performance requirements to generator and new fuel oil system manufacturer for providing a turnkey solution of all the noted equipment parameters to be read by the buildings BAS and for the building BAS to allow for setpoints of control and alarm to the equipment operating parameters. The contractor shall then submit solution to VA and Engineer for approval.

2.10. A diesel fuel oil storage tank will be sized at 5,000 gallons. The tank must be provided and installed along with transfer pumps, return pumps, fuel polisher and fuel oil piping to meet the VA required 96 hour run time.

2.11. An access platform must be provided by the contractor for access and inspection of the tank.

2.12. The transfer pumps for the emergency generator will be located on the new pad, between the storage tank and the generator trailer. The pumps will be installed inside a factory provided NEMA 3R pump set enclosures for outdoor application and security.

2.13. The fuel oil pump set will be provided with a touch screen and will communicate with the building automation system.

2.14. The duplex pumps will have an automatic starter with lead/lag.

2.15. Leak detection sensors will need to be provided both for the transfer pump assembly and the diesel fuel day tank and will communicate with the BAS. Leak detection is not required for the new storage tank as the tank is located outside.

2.16. Level switches will be provided for the reused day tank. The level switches will communicate with the BAS.

2.17. Two new equipment pads are required to support reused and new equipment for mechanical and electrical with a chain-link fence will be provided along the other two open sides.

2.18. The new service requires trenching through a loading dock entrance. Provide new conduit and wiring. Remove old wiring as needed for install. Restore loading dock pavement once new service is operational.

2.19. Install and secure to ground weatherproof steel bollards to protect relocated generator trailer and fuel oil tank from vehicular traffic.

2.20. Provide and install a new weatherproof NEMA 3R 1600A, 3-Phase, 4-Pole automatic transfer switch (ATS) required to transfer the entire 1600A 480Y/277V to the existing generator.

2.21. Multiple 480Y/277V large electrical contactors must be used to load step the transformer’s 12 full load amp (FLA) inrush currents and motors’ x6 FLA inrush currents to not overwhelm the generator and sequenced so that they do not operate at the same time.

2.22. Provide and install controls and monitor panels for new ATS and generator to monitor generator tank level, battery charge, etc.

2.23. The inside of the generator trailer should be updated to include new lighting, etc.

2.24. Obtain necessary permits with local utilities. Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained from the relevant authorities and utilities to proceed with the installation work.

2.25. Coordinate all shutdowns with COR with 21 days in-advance.

3. SITE UTILITIES

3.1. There is a tree near the gas meter. Cut and remove the tree and roots if it interferes with the proposed underground duct bank.

3.2. The contractor shall furnish and install all devices, components, and equipment necessary. Include all additional power and data outlets matching existing conditions of the buildings.

3.3. The contractor shall seal openings and path surfaces damaged as a result of demolition, restoring to match surrounding surfaces.

4. 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 VHA records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VHA 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, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of 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. VHA 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 VHA or destroyed except 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, the Contractor must report to VHA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate 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 [contract vehicle]. 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 VHA 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 [contract vehicle]. 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 VHA 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 VHA policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VHA information that is 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 VHA 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 VHA 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.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

[Note: To the extent an agency requires contractors to complete records management training, the agency must provide the training to the contractor.] 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 contract, 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.

5. ATTACHMENTS

5.1. B98 Generator Installation Narrative

5.2. B98 Generator Specs 031325

5.3. B98 Generator Installation Drawings Rev1

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1) NOTICE

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

2) 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 CA20250007 rev 03/21/2025 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 Contracting Officer, Jose Hernandez and the Contract Specialist, Nicole Renfrew, by email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@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: SBA Dynamic Small Business Search 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 (TO) Special Notes: 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) August 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT to the Contracting Officer, Jose Hernandez and the Contract Specialist, Nicole Renfrew, by email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov .

i) Any questions may be directed to Nicole Renfrew and Jose Hernandez via email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@va.gov .

3) 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 to solicitation.

2) EMR, attached to solicitation.

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, Jan 2023, attached to solicitation, completed and signed.

Please note: Please see solicitation attachment “Completion Instructions for 852.219-75 rev Jan 2023 Limitations on Subcontracting” for detailed instructions on compliant completion of VAAR 852.219-75.

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, Jan 2023, 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 36C26125R0071 - VANCHCS McClellan Bldg. 98 Power Upgrade”. Send the email to nicole.renfrew@va.gov and Jose.Hernandez1@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 36C26125R0071

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 July 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT 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 and Jose.Hernandez1@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, Equipment, Other 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 SBA Dynamic Small Business Search 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.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) 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 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) [Reserved].

(xv) [Reserved].

(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) [Reserved].

(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)

3.2 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— Thursday, July 24, 2025. 9:00 AM PDT

(c) Participants will meet at— Bldg 98 loading dock, 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan, CA 95652.

(End of Provision)

3.3 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

(1) Means a small business concern—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract…