Amendment 3 - 36C77625R0092 0003.pdf

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

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

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

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

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Contractor

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

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0003 03-27-2026

673-20-107

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH 44131

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH 44131

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77625R0092

02-05-2026

X

X X

Project 673-20-107 - EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Tampa VAMC

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the technical questions and answers, provide additional clauses and to add

PKI Readers attachment.

Any unanswered questions will be answered in a subsequent amendment.

Bridget May

Contracting Officer

A.1 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs policy for personal identity verification of all employees performing under this contract when physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and VA information systems is required.

(b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees will require physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and VA information systems is required.

(End of Clause)

A.2 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (MAR

2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –

VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to

38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the

Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the

Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following:

individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney-client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

(b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at:

https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm

(c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract.

https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm

*VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool.

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low

Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low

Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low

Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low

Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low

Risk]

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 2/Mod Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk]

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 4/High Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 1/Low Risk

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent

[Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk]

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier

5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified

Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3: [Contracting Officer to enter “Non-Critical” or “Not Applicable” if no positions are identified as Tier 3]

Tier 5: [Contracting Officer to enter either Critical Sensitive and/or Special Sensitive, or “Not Applicable” if no positions are identified as Tier 5]

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202.

Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a

Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to

VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract.

The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the

Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification

Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

(f) Lost/stolen. Immediately upon detection, the Contractor shall report a lost or stolen PIV/identification card to the Government authorities as identified in Directive/Handbook 0735. Within 48 hours of reporting the lost/stolen PIV/identification card, the Contractor shall submit to the Program Manager an incident report that describes the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the loss/theft. If the loss/theft was reported by the Contractor to the local police, the Contractor shall further submit a copy of the final police report to the Program Manager within 48 hours of the report being made available by the local police department. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs that result from lost/stolen PIV/identification card(s).

(g) Regular Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a status report to PIV Sponsor within 5 working days after the end of each calendar quarter and as requested by the Government in order to initiate contract closeout procedures. The report must provide the status of each contractor/subcontractor employee who is required to have a PIV/identification card during the performance of the contract. The report shall identify the Contractor and the contract number, and list the following status for each contractor/subcontractor employee who holds a PIV/identification card under this contract:

1. Contractor/subcontractor employee name..

2. Name of VA facility where Contractor/subcontractor employee works, if applicable.

3. Date background check submitted for Contractor/subcontractor employee.

4. Date PIV/identification card issued to Contractor/subcontractor employee.

5. Contractor/subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card number, as applicable.

6. Date Contractor/subcontractor employee no longer has need for PIV/identification card.

7. Date Contractor notified VA that PIV/identification card is no longer required.

8. Date Contractor returned PIV/identification card was returned to VA.

(h) Flow down of clause. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts, third-party agreements, and BAA’s, in which subcontractors, third-party servicers/employees, and business associates will perform functions where they will have physical access to a VA facility or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information system containing such data or information.

(End of Clause)

A.3 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

The clause FAR 52.232–5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, is implemented as follows:

(a) Retainage.

(1) The Contracting Officer may retain funds—

(i) Where performance under the contract has been determined to be deficient or the Contractor has performed in an unsatisfactory manner in the past; or

(ii) As the contract nears completion, to ensure that deficiencies will be corrected and that completion is timely.

(2) Examples of deficient performance justifying a retention of funds include, but are not restricted to, the following—

(i) Unsatisfactory progress as determined by the Contracting Officer;

(ii) Failure to meet schedule in Schedule of Work Progress;

(iii) Failure to present submittals in a timely manner; or

(iv) Failure to comply in good faith with approved subcontracting plans, certifications, or contract requirements.

(3) Any level of retention shall not exceed 10 percent either where there is determined to be unsatisfactory performance, or when the retainage is to ensure satisfactory completion. Retained amounts shall be paid promptly upon completion of all contract requirements, but nothing contained in this paragraph (a)(3) shall be construed as limiting the Contracting Officer’s right to withhold funds under other provisions of the contract or in accordance with the general law and regulations regarding the administration of Government contracts.

(b) The Contractor shall submit a schedule of cost to the Contracting Officer for approval within 30 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed. Such schedule will be signed and submitted in triplicate. The approved cost schedule will be one of the bases for determining progress payments to the

Contractor for work completed. This schedule shall show cost by the work activity/event for each building or unit of the contract, as instructed by the resident engineer.

(1) The work activities/events shall be subdivided into as many sub-activities/events as are necessary to cover all component parts of the contract work.

(2) Costs as shown on this schedule must be true costs and the resident engineer may require the

Contractor to submit the original estimate sheets or other information to substantiate the detailed makeup of the schedule.

(3) The sums of the sub-activities/events, as applied to each work activity/event, shall equal the total cost of such work activity/event. The total cost of all work activities/events shall equal the contract price.

(4) Insurance and similar items shall be prorated and included in the cost of each branch of the work.

(5) The cost schedule shall include separate cost information for the systems listed in the table in this paragraph (b)(5). The percentages listed in the following table are proportions of the cost listed in the

Contractor’s cost schedule and identify, for payment purposes, the value of the work to adjust, correct and test systems after the material has been installed. Payment of the listed percentages will be made only after the Contractor has demonstrated that each of the systems is substantially complete and operates as required by the contract.

VALUE OF ADJUSTING, CORRECTING, AND TESTING SYSTEM

System Percent

Pneumatic tube system………………………………………………………………………………. 10

Incinerators (medical waste and trash)……………………………………………………….. 5

Sewage treatment plant equipment……………………………………………………………. 5

Water treatment plant equipment……………………………………………………………… 5

Washers (dish, cage, glass, etc.)………………………………………………………………….. 5

Sterilizing equipment……………………………………………………………………………….…. 5

Water distilling equipment…………………………………………………………………………. 5

Prefab temperature rooms (cold, constant temperature)………………………….. 5

Entire air-conditioning system (Specified under 600 Sections)…………………… 5

Entire boiler plant system (Specified under 700 Sections)………………………….. 5

General supply conveyors…………………………………………………………………………… 10

Food service conveyors………………………………………………………………………….…… 10

Pneumatic soiled linen and trash system…………………………………………………… 10

Elevators and dumbwaiters………………………………………………………………………… 10

Materials transport system…………………………………………………………………………. 10

Engine-generator system……………………………………………………………………………. 5

Primary switchgear……………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Secondary switchgear………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Fire alarm system………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Nurse call system………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Intercom system………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Radio system……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

TV (entertainment) system………………………………………………………………………… 5

(c) In addition to this cost schedule, the Contractor shall submit such unit costs as may be specifically requested. The unit costs shall be those used by the Contractor in preparing its bid and will not be binding as pertaining to any contract changes.

(d) The Contracting Officer will consider for monthly progress payments material and/or equipment procured by the Contractor and stored on the construction site, as space is available, or at a local approved location off the site, under such terms and conditions as the Contracting Officer approves, including but not limited to the following—

(1) The materials or equipment are in accordance with the contract requirements and/or approved samples and shop drawings;

(2) The materials and/or equipment are approved by the resident engineer;

(3) The materials and/or equipment are stored separately and are readily available for inspection and inventory by the resident engineer;

(4) The materials and/or equipment are protected against weather, theft and other hazards and are not subjected to deterioration; and

(5) The Contractor obtains the concurrence of its surety for off-site storage.

(e) The Government reserves the right to withhold payment until samples, shop drawings, engineer’s certificates, additional bonds, payrolls, weekly statements of compliance, proof of title, nondiscrimination compliance reports, or any other requirements of this contract, have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

(f) The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing within 10 calendar-days of exercising retainage against any payment in accordance with FAR clause 52.232–5(e). The notice shall disclose the amount of the retainage in value and percent retained from the payment, and provide explanation for the retainage.

(End of Clause)

See attached document: 3-27 RFI TRACKING SHEET - SOLICITATION 36C77625R0092

Amend 3.

See attached document: PKI Readers.

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