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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.)

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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,

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(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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SOLICITATION

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

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

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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

36C26219B0001 X 03-07-2019 605-19-1-6022-0211 None 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 See Box 7

Jim Barber 909-801-5780 The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to repair and install for not to exceed 122 fire doors at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. Contractor will use attached Door Discrepancies list with goal to resolve all known fire discrpeancies to be brought up to code to meet TJC and NFPA life safety and environment of care requirements.

The solicitation and any amendments are available electronically on FedBizOpps Website (http:/www.fedbizopps.gov).

Bidders are cautioned that it is their responsibility to access the website for any amendments that may be issued under this solicitation. Pricing shall be submitted utilizing SF 1442, Page 2, Box 17 of the solicitation.

IAW VAAR 836.204 the magnitude for construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

All requests for information about this solicitation must be in writing and received prior to 2:00 p.m. March 20, 2019 to allow for amendment issuance before bid due date. Requests for Information should be submitted via email to james.barber@va.gov and include return contact information.

It is strongly recommended that bidders send a representative to attend the pre-bid site visit on Thursday March 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the VA Loma Linda Medical Center, meet at Front Main Entrance sidewalk, Loma Linda, CA 92357.

Individual site visits will not be conducted.

This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and PL 109-461. The SDVOSB status must be verified prior to submitting a bid in accordance with VAAR 819.7003.

A public bid opening will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2019 by Peter Kim at NCO 22 contracting office location, NCO 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 150, 1st Floor Conference Room, Long Beach, CA 90815.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

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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.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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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

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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.)

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Bid Item - $____________________________________ 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 FSC e-Invoice payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Invoice setup information 1-877-489-6135

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials may be obtained by general (prime) contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs and by suppliers and subcontractors for their use in preparing sub-bids for general (prime) contractors from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at https://www.fbo.gov under solicitation number 36C26219B0001. By registering at FedBizOpps, prime contractors, suppliers and subcontractors will have access to the solicitation and amendments.

(b) A Bid Guarantee is required for this solicitation. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $500,000.00 Bid Bond is to be executed on a SF 24. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee on the proper form and amount, by the time set for the opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two (2) bonds, a Payment Bond to be executed on the SF 25A and a Performance Bond to be executed on the proper SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of the SF 25 and SF 25A can be obtained upon application to the issuing office

(d) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide construction services to furnish and install labor and materials for not to exceed (122) fire doors at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHCS) using the provided noted discrepancies (See Attachment 1 Fire Door Discrepancies). All VALLHCS Fire Doors need to be brought up to code to meet TJC and NFPA life safety and environment of care requirements.

The goal is to resolve all known fire door discrepancies and services will comply with all DVA, local, state, and federal policies and regulations. All construction services at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, VA Loma Linda Medical Center, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357.

2. PROJECT LOCATION: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System VA Loma Linda Medical Center 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357.

3. CONTRACTING OFFICER: Jim Barber Email – james.barber@va.gov

4. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price

5. PROJECT NUMBER: None

6. PROJECT NAME: Fire Door Compliance

7. ESTIMATED COST RANGE: Between $250,000 and $500,000. (IAW VAAR 836.204(f))

8. ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 60 Days.

9. SITE VISIT: An organized site has been scheduled for: Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.. Participants will meet at VA Loma Linda Medical Center, Front Main Entrance sidewalk area, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. Please arrive early if necessary as parking is limited at VA Loma Linda Medical Center. Attendance is not mandatory, however all offerors are strongly encouraged to attend.

10. BID CONTENTS:

a. Standard Form 1442. (Box 14-20 completed and signed acknowledging all amendments; do not fill in anything in “Award” section, from box 21 down). All Bidders are to fully complete blocks 14 through 20 of SF 1442, unsigned bids will be rejected.

b. Bid Guarantee/Bond (SF24).

11. BID DUE DATE: Submit 1 (One) hardcopy no later than Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @10:00 A.M. local time.

Location: Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Attn: Peter Kim Long Beach, CA 90815

12. PUBLIC BID OPENING: Will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @10:05 A.M. local time and conducted by Peter Kim.

Location: Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 150, 1st Floor Conference Room Long Beach, CA 90815

13. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND): An offer guarantee is required. Per FAR Clause 52.228-1 – Bid Guarantee – paragraph (c), the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

14. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS: If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

15. Compliance to Labor Standards Provisions and Bid Davis Bacon Wage Rate Determinations for San Bernardino County.

16. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220.

17. BUY AMERICAN ACT: VA does not anticipate accepting an offer that includes foreign construction material. More info about this can be found under the following clauses listed below. General Conditions: FAR 52.225-9, 52.225-10; VAAR 852.236-89.

18. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: All Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding this IFB must be received no later than Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 2:00 P.M. local time via e-mail (james.barber@va.gov) to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Responses to questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation and the government reserves the right to consolidate questions and responses. Please use RFI form provided (See file: ‘RFI Form.doc’).

19. Amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged (in writing only) in the space provided in Block 19 of the SF1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the bid due date otherwise a bid may be determined nonresponsive.

20. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check the Federal Business Opportunities http://www.fbo.gov website frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

21. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. All must also complete an electronic annual representations and certifications (formerly ORCA). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

22. Offerors are required to submit the annual form VETS-100, Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report. http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets100verification.htm).

23. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Sec. 8127 provides SDVOSB and VOSB Set Aside authority to the VA. Businesses must be registered and verified in the VIP database at Vendor Information Pages (VetBiz).

24. BASIS OF AWARD - SEALED BIDDING - CONSTRUCTION

Per FAR 52.214-19, the Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

25. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Sec. 8127 provides SDVOSB and VOSB Set Aside authority to the VA. Businesses must be registered and verified in the VIP database at Vendor Information Pages (VetBiz).

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STATEMENT OF WORK

I. TITLE:

Fire Door Compliance

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

All VALLHCS Fire Doors need to be brought up to code to meet TJC and NFPA life safety and environment of care requirements.

III. OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor to furnish all SERVICES to furnish and install labor and materials for not to exceed (122) fire doors at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System using the provided noted discrepancies. The goal is to resolve all known fire door discrepancies.

Services will comply with all DVA, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Approximately eight (8) weeks or less. All work must begin within (48) hours of contract award. Work will be done during working hours; specifically, Monday through Friday from 8am-3:30pm. Work will be coordinated with all required parties, including, but not limited to, contractor, VALLHCS, GEMS Coordinator, Safety, COR, Chief, Maintenance and Operation, Supervisor, Structures, etc. Work timelines may be subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements. Contractor must be able to perform work with no additional charges within (48) hours of contact by the designated VALLHCS Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

IV. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda 11201 Benton St Loma Linda, CA 92357

V. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card.

b. Offeror must possess fitted N-95 respirator masks, gloves, safety eye wear, knee pads, safety toe boots, helmets, and safety vests.

VI. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Schedule with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Designee (48) hours in advance prior to start of work.

b. Prior to start of job, all personnel shall have a valid Loma Linda PIV badge flash badge.

c. Prior to working, ALL energy sources (electrical, water, etc.) shall be locked and tagged out, and upon completion of work, will be re-energized and verified.

d. Prior to work each day, workers or a designated lead or supervisor are/is to check in with the Graphics Control in the plant.

e. Contractor will complete a VALLHCS interstitial work permit request prior to starting work and upon work completion. Permit must be kept on site and easily accessible for work duration.

f. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here. Contractor will coordinate with the local VA Loma Linda Health Care System GEMS Coordinator.

g. Contractor responsible for clean-up, safe removal, and off-site disposal of items used during the project in accordance with all OSHA, GEMS, VA, etc. This includes, but is not limited to, clean up materials used during the project, discarded and non-compliant doors, door parts, etc.

h. Contractor shall perform work in accordance with existing, relevant standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, damage to government property/equipment.

i. Contractor will not damage existing interstitial infrastructure and/or healthcare system property/spaces (e.g., surfaces, stairwells, corridors, panels, walls, elevators, service areas, floors, carpet, road, pavement, etc.), including but not limited to, duct work, electrical work, conduit, low voltage conductors, piping, CAT V cable, drywall, flooring, ceiling, plumbing work, lighting, and/or blocking ingress/egress routes.

j. Damage to government property may result in additional action.

k. Every effort will be made to safeguard and care for all human life and property.

l. Clean Up briefings will occur daily, weekly at 3:15pm to provide a briefing of progress and/or findings to address red flag issues, action items, and/or review items that may require additional discussion of options.

m. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, vehicles, removal devices, carrying containers, carts, flashlights, etc.

n. Provide before and after photos to be submitted with final, close out report.

Phase 1. Conduct a thorough site survey to include dimensions, pictures, and written scope of work for each line item. Vendor will take measurements, and order all required items to include doors, hardware, etc. All doors will be clearly labeled as certified or not certified. Certifications will be provided. Non-certified doors will be repaired to meet certification requirements.

Phase 2. Vendor will install all doors and/or hardware to ensure compliance. The vendor will provide all required oversight. Daily project logs will be completed and turned in at the end of each day for COR review. Weekly reports will also be submitted documenting project progress, line items completed, in progress, parts status, pending completion, upcoming schedules, and/or issues.

NFPA reports and checklists will be completed and submitted daily and weekly. Doors which are not listed as rated will be rated. Doors listed as rated which are no longer visible will be addressed and fixed to ensure labeling.

In the event that the vendor discovers a door which are listed as rated but not actually rated will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

No changes will be made without COR consent.

The vendor will provide patch and paint and carpentry, if needed.

This is a not to exceed quote and any not required services will not be charged to the customer by the vendor.

ALL supporting documents will be provided via electronic and hard copy to:

CHIEF, FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICE

FMS VALLHCS

11201 BENTON STREET

LOMA LINDA CA 92357

Work completion may require entry is closed and/or limited access and/or confined spaces and/or off-hours, after hours, and/or weekend hours to support uninterrupted patient care, operations, and access. All pertinent regulations apply.

The contractor must meet all compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA, industry, VA, VALLHCS, State, Federal, local, county, city, village, etc.). The contractor will provide a report of services and tests. The contractor will provide all required licenses, certifications, permits, documents, as required and requested. The contractor will provide all required, qualified, license, and certified labor, technicians, equipment, materials, tools, transport, supervision, safety requirements, personal protective equipment (e.g., safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, protective wear, masks, etc.).

Contractor shall conform to following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here.

OSHA Regulations, www.OSHA.gov NFPA, www.nfpa.org

VA, www.va.gov

ALL supporting documents will be provided via electronic and hard copy to:

CHIEF, FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICE

FMS VALLHCS

11201 BENTON STREET

LOMA LINDA CA 92357

A.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision) A.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision) A.5 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision) A.6 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

A.7 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $500,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

A.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Jim Barber

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach Long Beach 90815

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

A.9 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 March 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM

(c) Participants will meet at— VA Loma Linda Medical Center, Front Main entrance sidewalk (End of Provision)

A.10 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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

A.11 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

A.12 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SEP 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

A.13 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

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

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

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

(ix) 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.

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

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(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.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

(xiv) 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.

(xv) 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 items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xviii) 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.)

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

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

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiii) 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.

(xxiv) 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) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 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 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROLS TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (JUN 2018)

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial items as defined at FAR 2.101.

(b) Certification. [Offeror shall check either (1) or (2).]

(1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/;and

(ii) No entity owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/; or

(2) The Offeror is providing separate information with its offer in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this provision.

(c) Procedures for reviewing the annual unclassified report (see paragraph (b)(1) of this provision). For clarity, references to the report in this section refer to the entirety of the annual unclassified report, including any separate reports that are incorporated by reference into the annual unclassified report.

(1) Check the table of contents of the annual unclassified report and the country section headings of the reports incorporated by…