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.

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656-26-4-3218-0025

656-12-222

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

ATTN: Dwayne Brauch

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

ATTN: Dwayne Brauch

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

Dwayne Brauch dwayne.brauch@va.gov

Project Number: 656-12-222 Replace Windows Bldg. 4, 8 & 9

POC: Dwayne Brauch;dwayne.brauch@va.gov; 651-293-3039

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required to repair, remove, replace and completely refurbish all windows in Buildings 4,8 and 9. The contractor shall remove the existing internal and external window trim and wall finishes in order to successfully gain access to and cut out the existing wood windows.

Incorporated into the demolition of the windows will be the safe removal of both lead and asbestos containing material as guided by the local and national rules and regulations of lead and asbestos remediation. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the complete and satisfactory installation of the new window frames and sashes, screens and storm windows. The window installation shall include the patching and painting of walls, ceiling installation and restoration, trim and millwork installation, and repair of all damaged items in place. This work will be completed in an occupied building; all construction activities shall be completed behind proper construction barriers as described in the specifications.

This solicitation is issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB) concerns. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127 (d), Veterans First Contracting Program, competition is restricted to

SDVOSB construction firms, as there is an expectation that offers will be received by two (2) or more SDVOSB contractors under this solicitation. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of offers and prior to award of a contract, the offeror must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR 819.70; (2) small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and

(3) listed as a verified SDVOSB in www.veterans.certify.sba.gov

The applicable NAICS Code for this acquisition is 238150 with a $19 million small business size standard. The magnitude of construction cost range is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

See Contracting Officer's Special Information and Instructions for more information pertaining to this solicitation.

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. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) 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.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

CLIN 0001 Base Bid _______

656-3660162-3218-854200-3220 23NR5WC10

Purchase Order Number - TBD

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

Y

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER

PO BOX 149971

AUSTIN TX 78714-9971

Eric Reis

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0101

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or

Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB _______________

PROJECT # 656-12-222 Replace Windows Building 4 Building 8 and Building 9 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required to repair, remove, replace and completely refurbish all windows in Buildings 4,8 and 9. The contractor shall remove the existing internal and external window trim and wall finishes in order to successfully gain access to and cut out the existing wood windows. Incorporated into the demolition of the windows will be the safe removal of both lead and asbestos containing material as guided by the local and national rules and regulations of lead and asbestos remediation. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the complete and satisfactory installation of the new window frames and sashes, screens and storm windows. The window installation shall include the patching and painting of walls, ceiling installation and restoration, trim and millwork installation, and repair of all damaged items in place. This work will be completed in an occupied building; all construction activities shall be completed behind proper construction barriers as described in the specifications. The contractor shall return the worksite to the Veterans Affairs Health Care System after the work is completed, and all of the required work is satisfactorily completed and signed off by the assigned Contracting Officer's Representative. Refer to the contract specifications and drawings for details All work completed in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238150 - Glass and Glazing Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1AA - Construction of Office Buildings

GRAND TOTAL _______________

CONTRACT AWARD

Award may only be made with the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price (see FAR 52.214-19). The low price will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer prior to award to confirm that it is “a fair and reasonable price that is most advantageous to the Government.”

CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE

Contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows (see FAR 4.207):

a) Individuals. Signed by the individual. Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual's typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, "an individual doing business as __________________ (insert name of firm)".

b) Partnership. Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

c) Corporations. Signed in the corporate name followed by the word "by" and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

d) Joint Ventures. Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (c) above.

e) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph

(a) through (d) above, the agent's authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer.

SITE VISIT

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

An organized site visit have been scheduled for 10:00 AM (CT) on July 29, 2026, at the St.

Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303 in building 3, room 207C.

This will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to visit the site. All potential bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES

Questions of a technical nature and inquiries concerning this solicitation must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective offerors to the Contracting Officer, Dwayne Brauch. Questions shall be submitted only via email to: dwayne.brauch@va.gov.

The subject line must read: 656-12-222 Replace Windows Bldg. 4,8 &9 Questions.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions, inquiries, or such are due no later than August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CT). No late questions will be accepted or answered after this deadline. All questions will be answered and/or responded to via an amendment after the closing date.

YOU ARE INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST OR

CONTRACTING OFFICER ISSUING THE SOLICITATION ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THIS

REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

BIDDING MATERIAL

Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications, and contract forms will be available on https://sam.gov in electronic format only. All interested parties (subcontractors & primes) should register at https://sam.gov as an “Interested Vendor” so https://sam.gov/ that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contracting Officer.

Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. By registering to “Receive Notification,” you will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. Offerors are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in the offeror’s bid being considered non-responsive.

PREPARATION OF BIDS

The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of bids.

BID SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

Files should be in Adobe* PDF (Portable Document Format) Files: Size: Maximum size of the e-mail message shall not exceed five (5) megabytes. If the size limits are exceeded, the VA may not receive the file and/or you may not be considered. Only one email is permitted. This email should contain at least the following:

• Standard Form (SF) 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award: The offeror shall complete and sign the “OFFER” section of the SF 1442. Please include your company’s Unique Entity Identifier associated with SAM.gov in Block 14.

• Acknowledgement of All Amendments: The offeror shall agree to and acknowledge all amendments by either 1.) completing block 19 of the SF 1442, or 2.) returning the signed amendment form(s) with the submission, or 3.) an acceptable method of amendment acknowledgement.

• Price Schedule: The offeror shall complete the Price Schedule which is provided with the solicitation.

• Bid Guarantee: The offeror shall furnish a bid guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1). The bid guarantee shall be provided on Standard Form 24. The Power of Attorney document will be included with the bid guarantee.

• Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.229-11 (d).

• Information Regarding Responsibility Matters: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.209-7 (b).

• Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters: The offeror shall provide their response to 52.209-5(a)(1)(i)(A) , (B), (C), and (D).

• Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.209-13 (b) Certification.

• Post Award Small Business Program Representations: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.219-28 (h), If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract.

• Limitations on Subcontracting: The offeror shall complete and sign the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction required in VAAR 852.219-75 and return it with their bid submission. A copy of the clause to be completed and included with the bid is attached as a separate document (VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting-Cert of Compliance_JAN 2023 [DEVIATION] -

2pages). The completed and signed form will become part of the official award documentation.

DELIVERY OF BIDS

In accordance with FAR 14.209(c), send all submission documents via email to the Contracting Officer, Dwayne Brauch, at dwayne.brauch@va.gov by 10:00 am (CT), August 17, 2026. The subject line must read: PN: 656-12-222 Replace Windows Bldg. 4,8 &9.

Bids received after this time may be rejected. Bidders are responsible for ensuring and verifying their bid and all required bid documents are received at the email address designated in block eight (8) of the SF 1442 solicitation and by the date and time specified in block thirteen (13)a of the SF 1442 solicitation (subject to amendment).

BID OPENING

There will not be a face-to-face public bid opening. All Contractors providing an electronic bid submission must still meet all requirements listed under “Bid Submission Documents” in the solicitation. The bid opening and public reading of the bids will be via teleconference. Bidders may call:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226856731900460?p=sIkFuSwNDBiIivmfcb

Meeting ID: 226 856 731 900 460

Passcode: Wb6sC7xr

Need help? | System reference

Dial in by phone

+1 872-701-0185,,305028715# United States, Chicago

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 305 028 715#

For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

The bid submission emails will be kept in an electronic folder unread until the stated date and time at which time they will be opened and read to the public.

INFORMATION REGARDING BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

mailto:dwayne.brauch@va.gov https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226856731900460?p=sIkFuSwNDBiIivmfcb https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGQ1YzFiZjktMDUyOS00YjY1LWIyYTUtMGI1ZWU5YmRlM2Jj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2266c35874-82bc-4ad3-9ccb-b7a7c7926f48%22%7d tel:+18727010185,,305028715 https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/14a86cbc-ba2a-4dde-a83a-5b9e20685e48?id=305028715 https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=66c35874-82bc-4ad3-9ccb-b7a7c7926f48&tenantId=e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf&threadId=19_meeting_NGQ1YzFiZjktMDUyOS00YjY1LWIyYTUtMGI1ZWU5YmRlM2Jj@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/usp/pstnconferencing

Offerors are to ensure the most current version of SF24, SF25, and SF25A bond forms are used. Current versions of these forms can be found and downloaded from the GSA Forms Library (https://gsa.gov/reference/forms).

A bid guarantee (SF24) is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for 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.

A copy of the bid guarantee shall be submitted as part of the electronic submission and the original hard copy of the bid bond shall be retained by the Contractor.

Failure to provide electronic bid guarantee by the date and time set for receipt of bids may deem the bid non-responsive.

Performance bond (SF25) and payment bond (SF25A) in the penal sum of 100% of the awarded contract amount shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after award to the Contracting Officer for approval. Commencement of construction is contingent upon approval of required bonds. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

DETERMINATION OF NON-RESPONSIVE

Bids received pertaining to this solicitation will be reviewed for responsiveness. Failure to provide documentation as outlined in the Bid Submission Documents section of the solicitation by the date and time set for receipt of bids may deem the bid non-responsive.

Any exception to the terms and conditions of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) will result in a nonresponsive bid.

Failure to provide a definitive price will result in a nonresponsive bid.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

A Determination of Responsibility will be conducted for the apparent low bidder/awardee prior to award of the project. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as, but not limited to the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, as well as any other information the Contracting Officer has determined to be valid, will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Note: Any information received by the Government that would be cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the offeror ineligible for award.

The winning bidder must be determined as "responsible" by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualifications.

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must –

• Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them.

https://gsa.gov/reference/forms

• Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments.

• Have a satisfactory performance record.

• Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

• Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

• Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them.

• Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Note: The contracting officer shall obtain information regarding the responsibility of the prospective low bidder, including requesting pre-award surveys, when necessary, promptly after a bid opening in accordance with FAR 9.105-1—Obtaining Information. The prospective low bidder shall be prepared to provide documentation to support this determination within two business days following bid opening.

VETS 4212

Title 38, USC Section 4212(d), codified at 41 CFR Section 61-300, requires that federal contractors report, at least annually, the number and category of veterans who are within their workforce.

Submission of the VETS-4212 reporting information can be done electronically (https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212). Award cannot be made unless the awardee has filed their VETS-4212 report. Therefore, all offerors are encouraged to file every year. The Contracting Officer may request a copy of the email confirmation of receipt notification prior to awarding the project.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and enter all mandatory information into the system. Offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements (see FAR 52.204-7).

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.1102(e), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates contractor past performance on all construction contracts that exceed $900,000 and shares those evaluations with other Federal Government contract specialists and procurement officials. The FAR requires the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement, VA uses an online database, CPARS, which is maintained by the Naval Seal Logistics Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. CPARS is available to all Federal agencies and is the system used to collect and retrieve performance assessment reports used in source selection determinations. CPARS also includes access to the federal awardee performance and integrity information system (FAPIIS). FAPIIS is a web-enabled application accessed via CPARS for contractor responsibility determination information.

https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212

Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $900,000 is required to register with CPARS database (https://cpars.gov) Help registering can be obtained by contacting Customer Support Desk @ DSN: 684-1690 or COMM: 207- 438-1690. Registration should occur no later than thirty days after contract award and must be kept current should there be any change to the contractor’s registered representative.

For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor’s performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract, when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor’s designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer.

Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer within those thirty days, will result in the Government’s evaluation being placed on file in the database with a statement that the contractor failed to respond.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL AGREEMENT CHECKS

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform all work as identified in the solicitation documents. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access. As per VA Directive 0710, costs of background investigations will be borne by the contractor. Please be advised the awardee will need to coordinate with the VA Medical Center concerning badging requirements.

HHS/OIG EXCLUSIONS

To ensure the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Exclusions Database – U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), List of Excluded Individuals/Entities on the website (https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov) for each person providing services under this contract. Further the Contractor is required to certify in its proposal that all persons listed in the contractor’s proposal have been compared against the OIG list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, OR PROJECT MANAGER

Any reference contained within the solicitation/contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer,” “Resident Engineer,” or “Project Manager,” or their abbreviations shall be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).”

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Before any work is started, a Pre-Construction Conference between the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Project Engineer will be arranged through the Contracting Officer.

Such matters as work commencement, sequence of work, estimated time for accomplishment, subcontractor information, and the overall responsibilities of the https://cpars.gov/

Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Project Engineer in the fulfillment of all aspects of the contract will be discussed.

TAXES

Contractor must take into account FAR 52.229-3; "Federal, State and Local Taxes" and its Special Note in their pricing. The FAR clause and its Special Note provide guidance on taxes being applied to pricing".

Availability of Funds Award is subject to the availability of funds. The Government anticipates funds will become available by September 30, 2026. If current Fiscal Year (FY26) funds become available, contract award will be made no later than September 30, 2026. If FY26 funds are not made available, the Government intends to fund this project with FY27 funds by November 30, 2027. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS NOV 2025

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS APR 1984

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS(DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS APR 1984

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD—SEALED BIDDING—

CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APR 1991

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION)

FILL-IN: Firm-fixed Price

NOV 2025

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION MAY 2008

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

MAY 2014

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE)

FEB 2021

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST

FILL-IN: Eric Reis; Hand-Carried Address: Department of Veterans Affairs NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101; Mailing Address: Department of Veterans Affairs NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St.

Paul MN 55101

SEP 2006

52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

FILL-IN: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part- DEVIATION-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 (FAR), and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

(VAAR)

FEB 1998

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS NOV 2020

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (MAY 2010) NOTE OCT 2018

852.252-70

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

JAN 2008

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR

AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION(DEVIATION)

SEPT 2025

GENERAL CONDITIONS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS JUN 2020

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES MAY 2014

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT

JUN 2020

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES JUN 2020

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF

FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

MAY 2014

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY

MAY 2014

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN

FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

JUN 2020

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) NOV 2021

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-

TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

DEC 2014

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS(DEVIATION)

NOV 2015

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-27 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE FOR, OR SOLE-SOURCE AWARD

TO, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB) CONCERNS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE

SDVOSB PROGRAM (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS—

OVERTIME COMPENSATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION—DEBARMENT(DEVIATION) FEB 2025

52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE

REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS

MAY 2014

52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY(DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION)

APR 2026

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY

DATA (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED

MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS

MAY 2008

52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-12 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, REPAIR, OR DISPOSAL OF

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND AIR CONDITIONERS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.223-23 52.223-20 52.223-21

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION)

AEROSOLS

FOAMS

NOV 2025

MAY 2024

MAY 2024

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-7 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2024

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT JUN 2020

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

JUN 2020

52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY—CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS DEC 2007

52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY OCT 1997

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

4.1 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.228-11 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS FEB 2021

52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR

BONDS

DEC 2022

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NOV 2014

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS—

CONSTRUCTION

JUN 2020

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN

PROCUREMENTS(DEVIATION)

SEP 2025

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS

MAY 2014

52.232-17 INTEREST MAY 2014

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS MAY 2014

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS JAN 2017

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS JUN 2013

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-1 DISPUTES ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)(DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD(DEVIATION) NOV 2025

36C26326B0035 Attachments

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

CLAIM(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING

THE WORK (DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

(DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,

STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS (DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION

(DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (DEVIATION) AUG 2025

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION (DEVIATION)

AUG 2025

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK APR 1984

52.243-4 CHANGES(DEVIATION) JUL 2025

52.244-

6DEV

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES(DEVIATION)

OCT 2025

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AUG 1996

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION MAR 1994

52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING—CONSTRUCTION OCT 2025

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE

GOVERNMENT (FIXED PRICE) ALTERNATE I (SEPT

1996)

APR 2012

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) APR 1984

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FILL-IN: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part- DEVIATION-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR), and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

(VAAR)

FEB 1998

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS(DEVIATION) NOV 2025

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY FEB 2023

852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING

(DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS NOV 2018

852.215-70

852.215-71 852.219-73

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS

(DEVIATION)

EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS

VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

OCT 2019

JAN 2023

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (DEVIATION)

FILL-IN: The Contracting Officer has checked the box for special trade construction contractors (box 3).

JAN 2023

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH SEP 2019

852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT JAN 2008

852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING

BONDS

DEC 2009

852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

NOV 2018

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION

APR 2019

852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT APR 2019

852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION APR 2019

852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS

APR 2019

852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

OCT 2020

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT SEP 2019

See attached document: Attach A-Final SOW B4_8_9 Windows.

See attached document: Attach B - Questions Request Form - 1 page.

See attached document: Attach C-Wage Determination MN202600099 5 18 2026 Stearns county.

See attached document: Attach D VAAR 852.219 75 Limitations on Subcontracting Cert of

Compliance_JAN 2023.

See attached document: Attach E-Bldg 4-8-9 wdw specs use.

See attached document: Attach F-Drawings Building 4_8 _ 9 Window Replacement.