ADDENDUM Correction 52.212-1.pdf

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF1449).

(b) Submission of quotes:

(1) Electronic Submissions: Vendors shall email their quotes to gary.christensen@va.gov and must have the solicitation number indicated in the Subject line.

NOTE: For purposes of computer and administrative efficiencies, it is required that each “Volume” is its own pdf document: Volume One –Technical, Volume Two – SDVOSB Compliance, and Volume Three - Experience, Volume 4 – Price. Email messages exceeding 5 MB may not be delivered.

(2) Follow the quote preparation instructions as given in the solicitation and prepare your response by providing the requirement and supporting documents. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.

(3) Timeliness. Make note of the solicitation closing date and time listed on the first page of the solicitation.

(4) All questions regarding this solicitation shall be e-mailed to gary.christensen@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM PDT on 09/8/2026. Verbal inquiries or questions will not be addressed or accepted.

(a) Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Quotes

Quote Format and Content - Vendors without the specific minimum content or not in the specified format may be judged unacceptable. The quote must have a title page identifying the vendor, the solicitation number and the contents as outlined below. To insure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient and respond directly to the requirements and instructions of the solicitation.

(5) Comparative Evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the FAR Part 12. The VA anticipates the award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract consisting of 5, one year ordering periods.

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The VA will perform a comparative evaluation of the quotes to determine best value.

(6) Paragraph (c), Period of Acceptance of Offers, is revised as follows: Period of acceptance is 14 calendar days.

(7) Paragraph (l), Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on the award resulting from this solicitation with the CO.

VOLUME/FACTOR 1 – Technical Capability

The Technical Capabilities should describe and provide information on their company’s ability to provide the required services as per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW) and meet all required performance standards described in PWS. Contractor must be able to demonstrate its ability to provide the following:

Technical/Quality –

1.Prospective offerors shall describe their experience in meeting the tasks found within the Performance Work Statement (PWS). A Restatement of the PWS is not considered providing sufficient information and will not be accepted.

2.Prospective offerors shall have at least 5 years of experience in inspecting and certifying fire doors in a commercial or healthcare facility (not residential) with at least 50 doors, include at least 10 automatic doors with hold open devices.

3.Prospective offerors shall provide proof of valid and current certified Fire + Egress Door Assembly Inspector (CFDAI). See below for all required certifications:

Door type Standard Certification to request

Swinging fire doors NFPA 80 CFDAI (DHI), CFDI (Intertek/IQP), or IFDIA

Rolling steel/vertical doors

NFPA 80 (rolling-specific provisions)

IDEA Certified Rolling Steel Fire Door Technician, or manufacturer certification

Chute doors NFPA 82 Manufacturer-specific training + documented NFPA 82 knowledge

CFDAI — Certified Fire & Egress Door Assembly Inspector, issued by DHI (Door and Hardware Institute)

CFDI — Certified Fire Door Inspector, issued through Intertek's IQP (Intertek Qualified Personnel) program

IFDIA — International Fire Door Inspectors Association

IDEA — Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (issues the Certified Rolling Steel Fire Door Technician credential)

VOLUME/FACTOR 2 – SDVOSB Compliance

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING --CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (DEVIATION) must be fully completed, signed, and returned with quote. Failure to submit VAAR 852.219-75 with the RFQ may render the quotation ineligible for award.

VOLUME/FACTOR 3, Past Performance:

a. Provide a detailed explanation of experience recent/relevant providing (Contract number, if a Federal Contract) these same services in accordance with the Statement of Work to other VA locations or government facilities.

VOLUME/FACTOR 4 Pricing and Administrative issues shall contain the following:

a. Standard Form (SF) 1449 items Block 17a (Vendors address and SAM UEI number), Blocks 30a., b., c. Signature, Name/Title, and Date. Complete and Submit Section B Continuation of SF 1449 (Page 2).