36C77024Q0409.pdf

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.

NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

Department of Veterans Affairs 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Robert Gochenour 913-758-9940

The Department of Veterans Affairs', CMOP division of NCO-15, intends to award a Construction Contract for Awning installation at Lancaster VA CMOP facility, 2962S. Longhorn Drive, Lancaster, TX 75134

The NAICS Code for this project is 236210- Industrial Building Construction, size standard $45 million. Estimate of construction magnitude for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. This project is being solicited as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) set aside. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers.

SAM UEI Number: Those offerors not providing the documentation outlined in the "Instructions to Offerors" will be rated unacceptable to the terms of the solicitation.

All questions are due by 23 September 2024, at 10:00 AM Central and must be e-mailed to robert.gochenour@va.gov.

ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Proposals will be emailed to Robert.gochenour@va.gov by 25 September 2024, by 1:00pm Central.

It is the contractor's responsibility to make sure the proposals are received by the contract specialist.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor https://sam.gov for all amendments to the solicitation.

Proposals submitted by teaming arrangements other than VA Joint Ventures will not be considered. All Contractors and joint ventures must be registered in SAM and certified in SBA by proposals due date in order to be eligible for award.

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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

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NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

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PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

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

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

QUOTE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Lancaster CMOP Awning Installation Contract

Methods of Performance Assessment:

Quality Control Program (QCP)

2.1 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV

2021)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024) .. 20

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED

ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

4.3 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

4.6 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.8 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN

2020)

4.9 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.10 VAAR 852.219-74 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

4.11 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.12 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.13 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.14 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.15 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 52

4.16 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

ASBE0021-011 06/01/2023

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

BOIL0074-003 07/01/2023

BOILERMAKER......................$ 37.00 24.64

MILLWRIGHT.......................$ 32.02 11.27

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

QUOTE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE SOURCE SELECTION

PROCESS

SOLICITATION: 36C77024Q0409

PROJECT: Awning Installation

LOCATION: 2962 S. Longhorn Drive, Lancaster, TX 75134

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF QUOTES

a. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made on the basis of an assessment of each offeror’s response to the Request for Quote (RFQ). All quotes shall be subject to evaluation by a team of government personnel. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions based upon the initial evaluation of the quotes. The quotes will be evaluated in accordance with the content provided in the solicitation. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-2, award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The non-cost factor for this solicitation is Past Performance and will be determined as either acceptable or unacceptable based upon the Contracting Officer’s determination. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

b. THE OFFER.

The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, including the Plans & Specifications for the construction of this project. Quotes shall consist of price and two examples of relevant past performance. Past performance information shall be similar in magnitude (between $25k and $100k), describe work performed, and any relevant information. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

c. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS.

Pursuant to clause FAR 52.215-1 (included by reference), the Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms for pricing. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT. Offerors shall submit quotes electronically by e-mail to robert.gochenour@va.gov. The email(s) shall include the following attachments:

(a) Part 1 - Price (Items 2.a and 2.c. below)

(b) Part 2 – Past Performance (Item 2.b. below)

The total size if any single email must be less than 10 megabytes. Use multiple emails if necessary and label each as 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT

Documents to be included in the proposal identified above shall consist of:

a. STANDARD FORM 1442. Submit the SF 1442 issued under this solicitation, with Blocks 10 (SAM UEI Number) and Blocks 14 through 20 properly filled-out by the Offeror. Include acknowledgment of any and all Amendments that may have been issued, either by: (1) listing them in Block 19 of the SF 1442, or (2) including copies of the Amendment document(s) (Standard Form 30) with Blocks 8 and 15 filled in and signed, or (3) including signed acknowledgement in the form of a separate letter that includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. NOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer.

b. DOCUMENTATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE. Quotes received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-2.

To be Technically Acceptable, offerors must provide evidence that they have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. Offerors must submit no less than Two (2) examples of their successful technical construction experience with projects that involved technical requirements similar to the requirements of this project that were previously awarded and completed. The construction project submitted must involve:

Work as a prime contractor under the same NAICS code as this solicitation, which is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction;

● Work of a dollar magnitude between $25k and $100k

● Work where the offeror self-performed at least FIFTEEN percent (15%) of the cost of the project labor performed on site, using the offeror's own employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB concerns IAW with VAAR 852.219-10; and

● Work that was of a similar nature to the scope of work for this project. This is defined as work performed at an active and occupied facility with similar technical construction requirements as described in the Plans and Specifications of this solicitation. If an offeror chooses to submit experience that was not conducted at an active and occupied facility, they must explain how the nature and complexity of the work conducted involved technical construction requirements equivalent to that described in the Plans & Specifications of this solicitation.

For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

(a) The name and location of the construction project;

mailto:robert.gochenour@va.gov

(b) The performance period, including the starting and completion dates;

(c) The total magnitude of the project in dollars;

(d) The percentage of total labor self-performed by the offeror's employees or other eligible employees; and

(e) A brief description of the construction project scope of work, which explains how the project involved work as a prime contractor under NAICS Code 236220 involving construction work that was technically similar to the project work under this Solicitation.

c. PRICING.

Award will be made in accordance with the process of FAR 13.106-3, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Offerors must provide a total price for each quote item and encouraged to provide the best pricing as possible since award will be made without discussions.

3. BASIS OF AWARD.

VA will make the award using to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, and with technically acceptability based upon past performance information.

(END OF QUOTE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Lancaster CMOP Awning Installation Contract

1.0 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION

The Dallas CMOP located in Lancaster Texas, is one of seven Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facilities located across the United States. This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program provides prescription fulfillment and mailing for Veteran patients.

Advanced automation and equipment schemes are used in this highly automated environment to fulfill prescription orders from Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) throughout the country, with the potential for future growth based upon agreements with other Federal agencies.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

An awning is required to keep moister from entering the building at the garage door accessing the cardboard compactor area.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

An awning is required to keep moister from entering the building at the garage door accessing the compactor area.

This will require the contractor to mount hardware to the building as well as seal it from moister between the building and structure. All material, lifts, forklifts, and installation will be included as a turnkey project. All permits from the city of Lancaster will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor requirements are as follows:

A. Width of the awning will be 17’-0”.

B. Drop of awning will be 3’.

C. Projection of awning will be 3’.

D. Materials of the awning will consist of standard seam panels with closed ends.

E. Color of panels will be red. Panels will be powdered coated with the correct color.

F. Frame will be powder coated and red as well.

G. Framing shall be no less than 1’ tubing.

H. There will no posts with this structure, it shall be mounted to the building.

I. Structure shall be mounted above existing canvas structure that house the cardboard compactor. Approx. 20 feet off the ground.

J. All materials and supplies will be included in final price. Turnkey project.

K. Must have permission to work in the city of Lancaster Tx.

a. All permits will be obtained by the contractor prior to work being started, and shall give that information to the COR.

L. Area must be cleared of trash after work is completed.

M. Work must be performed during regular business hours.

5.0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED DELIVERABLES

The Government must provide the following conditions, equipment, access, and facilities for the Contractor to complete all the performance requirements to the performance standards in this PWS.

A. Provide sufficient access to the facility as required to perform the on-site installation.

B. No equipment will be furnished, contractor will be responsible for all tools to do the work.

6.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Contractor must install awning in a workman like manner.

Contractor must ensure leaks are mitigated for the first year after installation.

Proper adherence to all safety procedures is required prior, during, and after performed work.

When on-site work is required, then the contractor must furnish all personnel with any required personal protective equipment (PPE). The contractor must safeguard the public and government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to the contractor’s operations and activities, and avoid interruptions of government operations in the performance of services.

Documenting Performance

Acceptable Performance: The Government must document positive performance. Any report may become a part of the supporting documentation for acceptance leading to fixed fee payments, award fee payments, or other actions.

Methods of Performance Assessment:

The below listed methods of surveillance must be used in the administration of this performance plan.

• Random Monitoring -Random monitoring must be conducted when and if ongoing quality assurance measures dictate and includes direct observation methods.

• Customer Feedback -Customer feedback may be obtained either from the results of formal customer satisfaction surveys, user surveys, or from random customer complaints.

• Review of operational logs, databases, or metrics.

• Review of CMOP or Contractor reports and records.

• 100% Inspection -Each month the COR, or if so designated, or the appropriate Technical Monitor must review the generated documentation and document summary results and may include direct observation methods.

• Periodic Inspection-Periodic inspections ([Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or annually] or unscheduled, as required.), and must be conducted when and if ongoing quality assurance measures dictate and may include direct observation methods.

The government must monitor the contractor's performance to assure that the performance thresholds and standards of performance are met in accordance with terms of the contract.

Quality Control Program (QCP)

The Contractor must establish a complete QCP assuring the requirements of the contract are provided and met as specified. Upon award, the Contractor must submit a type-written plan meeting PWS requirements for this program to the COR with Cc to CO for approval. The QCP must be a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services provided before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or before the Government inspectors point out deficiencies. This QCP is centrally important. The program must include, but is not limited to the following:

An inspection system, that will affirm services are available 98% of the time. The Contractor and the Contractor's employees who monitor service availability must not be the same person who monitors compliance with the QCP.

A system ensuring deficiencies do not reoccur based upon customer support rendered from the contractor.

Documentation of customer support correcting deficiencies must be made available to the Government during the term of the contract and to the COR upon request.

7.0 LIABILITY OF DAMAGES

The contractor must be liable for all damages to government equipment and property when such damage is due to fault or negligence of the contractor. The contractor must be responsible for all damages or injury to persons that occur because of the contractor’s fault or negligence. The contractor must take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others.

8.0 QUALIFICATIONS

Contractor must provide personnel who have the knowledge, experience, qualifications, and working experience to perform the functions outlined in this Statement of Work.

9.0 CONTINUITY OF FACILITIES OPERATION

A. Contracting Officer’s Representative – Pursuant to VAAR Provision 852.270-1 the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) must be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements (including Government drawings, designs, and specifications); monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of any deficient findings;

coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR (a copy of which is sent to the Contractor) states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR and especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms, prices, and conditions of the resulting contract.

B. Business Hours – Work must be performed according to specifications rendered by the Government point of contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work must be scheduled with LANCASTER-CMOP COR limiting impact upon production and staff during working hours. Typically, working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

C. Holidays – The following federal holidays are observed: however, circumstances may warrant approval for work on these days upon authorization.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veterans’ Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

When a holiday falls on a Sunday then the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday then the preceding Friday is observed by U.S. Government agencies. Specific holiday dates for a given year are available on the OPM.GOV website.

D. Identification – All contract personnel must present a government picture-ID and sign in to receive a Contractor identification badge before any on-site work performed detailing the work performed and must return to the same location to sign out and turn-in the same badge along with a documented service report for services performed. The badge must be always worn in a visible location on the worker while on the premises of VA property.

E. Weather Delays – In the event climate or weather conditions become unsuitable for work or could induce an environmental hazard then work may be rescheduled to a date and time satisfactory to the COR. Climate or weather postponement will cause neither any penalties to be assessed to the Contractor, nor must there be any additional cost to the Government.

F. Smoking Policy – Vendor is advised that the Government has placed restrictions on the smoking and use of tobacco products in Government facilities. Vendor’s employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as Government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

G. Safety Requirements – The vendor shall comply with all local, state, federal laws, and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor’s employees (exclusively the contractor’s obligation), and the Government assumes no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities. The contractor must provide its employees with all necessary personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE). The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken. After receipt of such notice, the contractor must immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served to the contractor or his representative at the site of the work must be deemed sufficient for the aforementioned purpose. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, then the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any apart of the work and hold the contractor in default as provisioned elsewhere in this contract.

H. Laws and Ordinances – Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations (federal, state, city, municipal, or otherwise) covering operations under the contract. The LANCASTER-CMOP is a secure location. All contractors must comply with local policies, and procedures including those related to COVID-19 and flu prevention such as wearing masks. At all times contractor personnel must wear badges and be escorted while working in sensitive areas. The contractor and its employees will not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI), nor will they have the capability to access patient information during the services provided to the VA.

I. Weapons, Firearms, Ammunition – Contractor’s employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, upon themselves or on Government property while at

LANCASTER-CMOP.

J. Fire Prevention and Safety – Contractor’s employees must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Fire Prevention and Health Program.

K. Standards of Conduct – The Contracting Officer or COR must refer to the Contractor for immediate action (including, but not limited) to removal of any contract personnel from the work site whose personal or professional conduct jeopardizes or interferes with the regular and ordinary operations of the LANCASTER-CMOP facility. Breaches of conduct include but are not limited to intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use; theft; dereliction;

negligence in performing tasks or other conduct resulting in complaints by staff or management.

L. Illegal Substances – Illegal substance possession, use, or distribution will not be tolerated on any government installation, including the LANCASTER-CMOP. This includes prescribed medical marijuana. The contractor must ensure that contractor employees who have access do not possess, use, or distribute illegal substances. All vendors are required to adhere to all local, state, and federal laws concerning possession and/or use of illegal substances. Vendors found to be in possession of illegal substances will be barred from the installation and subject to arrest and prosecution by local and federal authorities.

M. Parking – It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The VA will not validate or render reimbursement for parking violations incurred by the Contractor under any conditions.

N. Interference to Normal Functions – The Contractor may be required to interrupt work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal function of the facilities, fire protection systems, facility personnel, and equipment.

O. Qualification of Offerors – Quotations will be considered only from offerors who are regularly established in the business called for and who (in the judgment of the Contracting Officer) are financially responsible and able to show evidence of their reliability, ability, experience, equipment, facilities, and personnel directly employed or supervised by them to render prompt and satisfactory service, and adequately trained to perform services required in this PWS.

11.0 SECURITY

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

• All contractors working on site must check in with the front desk upon arrival and the COR will be notified.

• If a door key is needed it will be given at that time.

2.1 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, writing, or written means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals.

Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall—

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of—or in connection with—the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

% 6.9 %

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

2.4 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)

2.5 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY

2024) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236210.

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

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set…