Solicitation Amendment 36C26324Q0005 0001.pdf

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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636-24-1-9073-0001

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26324Q0005

10-06-2023

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10/17/2023 at 10:00am Central Time

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Solicitation 36C26324Q0005 for chiller and refrigeration equipment maintenance services to support the Central Iowa VA Health Care System is hereby amended to provide questions, answers, and clarification as detailed below.

Offerors are required to acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning one copy with their quote. the solicitation closing date and time remains at 10:00am Central Time on October 17, 2023.

Angela Stewart Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2022-19642

Solicitation 36C26324Q0005 Amendment A00001

Questions, Answers, and Clarif ication

1. In Block 10 on the form 1449, the “unrestricted” box should not be checked, as this procurement is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and be a verif ied SDVOSB upon submission of a quote.

2. A site visit can be completed on 10/12/2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Central Time.

3. Is there a previous contract for Solicitation 36C26324Q0005?

a. Answer: Procurement history can be researched at FPDS.gov.

4. Offerors must provide information indicating offeror meets the following technical factors for the comparative evaluations:

Technical Factor 1: The offeror/contractor must have personnel who possess an EPA Universal Certif ication. The offeror/contractor shall provide a copy of such current EPA Universal Certif ication with the offer to demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement of the VA.

Technical Factor 2: The offeror/contractor must have personnel who are fully qualif ied to provide the chiller maintenance services as described within the Statement of Work for Daiken chillers. The offeror/contractor shall provide information with their quote to demonstrate their ability to provide this requirement to VA.

Technical Factor 3: The offeror/contractor must have personnel who are fully qualif ied to provide the chiller maintenance services as described within the Statement of Work for Carrier chillers. The offeror/contractor shall provide information with their quote to demonstrate their ability to provide this requirement to VA.

Technical Factor 4: The offeror/contractor must have personnel who are fully qualif ied to provide the chiller maintenance services as described within the Statement of Work for Trane chillers. The offeror/contractor shall provide information with their quote to demonstrate their ability to provide this requirement to VA.

5. Offerors must complete and return section C.9 below or the offer will be considered unacceptable and not eligible for award.

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

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

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certif ied SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certif ied VOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certif ied SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certif ied SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certif ication database as set forth in 852.219–

74. Any work that a similarly situated certif ied SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Certif ication

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certif ication on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: _________________________________

Printed Title of Signee: __________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Company Name and Address: ____________________________

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Solicitation 36C26324Q0005 is hereby amended.

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)