36C78618Q0377-001.docx

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

DOCUMENTS (

Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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 _____________________________).

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Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that t ime. 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.

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

36C78618Q0377 05-18-2018

876-NRM18-14

Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556 Joselito Roman 540-658-7213 The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the items(s) listed within line 1, based bid. It is the intent of the Government to make award without discussion for this Request for Quote (RFQ).

Line item 1, Base Bid: Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, services, submitta ls, supervision, approvals, and related work to make noted Service Building renovations and repairs for the "2018 Service Building Renovations " (NRM) Project located at the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury North Carolina.

Interested Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB in the Department of Veteran Affairs website at www.vetbiz.gov and must also be registered in www.sam.gov in order to be considered for award.

All quotes will be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs vendor portal website at www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov. Review this solicitation for additional details.

Solicitation closes on Juen 1, 2018 2:00 PM EST.

NACIS Code 236220 Size Standards 36.5 Million Between $100,000 and $250,000 This Solicitation is subject to Far Clause 52.232-18 "Availability of Funds" Contractor shall provide the following information:

Contractor's email:

Contractor's DUNS#:

x x x

2:00 PM EST

06-01-2018 x

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 offe rs 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 c opies 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

43C1 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556 43C1 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900 Joselito Roman Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCA Mission: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

Dignity Clause: Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

Requests for Information (RFI): To obtain additional information concerning contract specifications, Offerors are encouraged to submit a written request via email to Joselito.Roman@va.gov. Email shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, address, city, state, zip, telephone, email address, date submitted and the RFI questions(s). Questions must be specific and must address the appropriate section, paragraph, and page. All questions submitted must be in question format. All questions regarding this project must be submitted by May 25, 2018. No questions will be answered after this date unless deemed to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Questions submitted without the required information shall not be considered to be nonresponsive.

Pre-bid Site Visit: It is highly recommended that Interested Offerors inspect the site, investigate by observation, and Request Information Via (RFIs) and responses through the Contracting Officer to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their offer. In no event, shall failure of the offeror to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after Award for additional fee or time to complete the work. Offerors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the Cemetery Director or Foreman to make arrangements at the following:

Salisbury National Cemetery 215-381-3787 X 4590 501 Statesville Boulevard Ronald.Horton@va.gov Salisbury, NC 28144 Tel: 704-636-2661 x 103 Steve.Fezler@va.gov

Wage Determination: Currently, General Decision Number NC180063 01/05/2018 NC63 is applicable to any resultant contract. It is the responsibility of the Offerors to ensure that the correct, most current, wage determination is utilized when submitting a proposal. Please refer to Wage Determination OnLine.gov, www.wdol.gov, in order to obtain a copy of the most current wage rate for the specific state, county in which this construction contract is being performed.

Safety Requirements: Contractor foreman shall be onsite during all work activities and shall have completed OSHA 30-hour training. All other employees and sub-contractors shall have as a minimum, 10-hour OSHA training. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

Duration: Contactor shall complete all work within 90 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract . No cost time extension will be considered for cold weather delays.

Offerors Submission: Quote will be accepted and considered for award of a firm-fix price contract. Submitted quotes that do not meet the following instructions may be determined to be nonresponsive and will not be considered for award.

Offeror eCMS Vendor Portal Registration: All Interested Offerors must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs eCMS Vendor Portal at https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov. Offerors who require registration shall proceed to the Vendor Portal’s Login section and shall click on Request a user account to register. In the event an Offeror is unable to submit a proposal through the vendor portal domain, prior to the proposal closing date, contact the VAAS helpdesk at 1-877-634-3739, or via email at VA.Acquisition.Systems@va.gov. If an Offeror is still having difficulties in submitting a proposal via the Vendor Portal the contracting officer may accept an Offeror’s proposal via email under the following circumstances:

1. Offeror must provide evidence that an email discussions or verbal discussion with the VAAS helpdesk could not resolve registration issues.

1. Offerors must meet the time constraints as set forth in the solicitation.

Submitted Quotes/proposals via email without set requirements will not be accepted and will be considered to be nonresponsive. All Quotes/Proposals transmissions and uploads submitted via the Vendor Portal or via email are due as specified on the SF1442. Late or incomplete Quotes/Proposals will also be considered nonresponsive.

Quote/Proposal Requirements:

1. One (1) properly completed, signed and dated Standard Form 1442 with price/cost schedule.

1. A completed copy of 52.204-8, Representation and Certifications. Offerors who fail to provide Representation and Certification may be considered nonresponsive.

1. Quotes/Proposals must address evaluation factors and the Scope of Work (SOW).

1. Acknowledgement of any amendments if applicable.

1. Completed FAR Clause 52.223-3 “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data” (if applicable).

Failure to submit all required documentation may result in your submission being determined technically unresponsive and removed from further consideration.

Evaluation Process: The Government will award a firm fix contract, using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The award will be made to a Contractor whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of service. Offeror will be evaluated by utilizing a comparative evaluation of offers. Although the evaluation of an Offeror and award of a contract will be made without discussion, the Government nevertheless reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines it to be necessary.

Technical Approach: Offer shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in the solicitation and on how well the technical approach meets the Government requirements. The Technical approach shall include a brief yet comprehensive narrative that details the Contractor’s efforts. Failure to provide the required narrative will result in the Contractor being considered non-responsive.

Past performance: Past performance shall be evaluated based on the Offer’s technical qualifications on projects within the last 5 years that are comparable in size, complexity, and scope. Past Performance information shall be obtained by the following methods.

1. The Contracting Officer’s knowledge of previous experience with the supply or service being acquired;

2. Customer past performance questionnaire replies

3. The Governmentwide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov or;

4. Any other reasonable basis.

Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for Reasonableness and Realism.

The Government reserves the right to reject all proposals if doing so is in the best interest of the Government.

(End of Provision)

ATTACHMENT A - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE

INSTRUCTIONS: Contractor must identify previous federal, state, local government and or private contracts completed that are similar in size and scope to the contract being evaluated. List at least three (3) contracts for evaluation. Contracts must be either competed or current within the last (5) years. One contract reference per form. Contract must be Relevant to current requirements.

Note: List any National Cemetery Administration (NCA) contracts currently working or previously worked first followed by Non-NCA contracts.

Past Performance Questionnaire

Contract Number

Contractor ( Name Address, Zip Code)

Telephone Number

Email Address

Type of Contract

Contract Dollar Value

Date of Award (if not completed provide status)

Type/Extent of Subcontracting

Percentage of Work completed by the Contractor

Description of Supply/Services provided, location & relevancy of work

Address, Telephone Number & Email of the Contact Person and Position

Form may be duplicated

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMAITON

Grand Total $______________

DESCRIPTION /STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, services, submittals, supervision, approvals, and related work to make noted Service Building renovations and repairs for the “2018 Service Building Renovations” (NRM) Project located at the Salisbury National Cemetery on the south side of South Railroad Street along Government Drive. The work includes twelve (12) generally different Projects identified as follows:

“Select Demolition”: this work is for the removal and disposal of item shown on the “Demolition Plan” drawing to include the removal of the existing exterior wood siding, metal doors and frames of the shed addition located on the southeast corner of the service building and the removal of the metal box and conduit located on the west side of the building. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 02 41 10 “Select Demolition”.

“Gutter Replacement & Repair”: this work is for the repair, fabrication, and replacement of the existing building roof gutter and downspouts located on all sides of the original Service Building. The work includes replacing gutters and downspouts, changing direction of gutter, fabrication and installation of roof collection box, providing new fasteners and securing for a complete working system as shown on the Drawings. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 07 71 23 “Gutters and Downspouts”.

“Painting of Exterior Wood”: this work is for the restoration of wood trim on all sides and all sections of the Service Building. Work includes scraping and chipping of painted wood surfaces, providing two coats of primer, and two coats of paint to match the existing wood trim around building, windows, and garage door openings. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 09 91 00 “Painting of Exterior Wood”.

“Garage Door Replacement”: this work is for replacement of garage door’s “A” & “B” as shown on Drawings. Work will include the removal and replacement of existing doors with an aluminum “overhead roll-up door” that is similar to the existing bay door located on the north end building addition. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 08 33 24 “Overhead Roll-up Doors”.

“Exterior Stucco Maintenance and Repair”: this work is for the cleaning and repair including finish painting of all existing and new stucco surfaces on all sides of the Service Building. Work will include cleaning, crack repairs, stucco repair work, and painting of new and existing stucco surfaces. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 04 02 00 “Historic Stucco Maintenance & Repair”.

“Window Replacement”: this work is for the complete replacement of existing Windows No. 1, No. 2, and No.3 at locations shown on the Drawings. Work will include the removal and replacement of wood sill and frame. Provide and install windows to match existing window on north end building addition. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements”, Division 8 – “Doors and Windows” and Division 9 – “Finishes”.

“Window Restoration”: this work is for the complete restoration of Windows No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, and No.7 at locations shown on the Drawings. Work will include the removal of broken windows and loose putty, replacement of window glass, glazing, repainting all wood surfaces, and providing new hardware. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 08 51 03 “Historic Treatment of Wood Windows”.

“Exterior Security Lighting Improvements”: The miscellaneous improvements required for the west side of the service building include the removal of the existing flood light over the garage door and furnishing and installing a LED wall pack fixture centered above garage door “A” and just below the roof gutter. The miscellaneous improvements required for the east side of the service building include the removal of the existing flood light above the porch roof and furnishing and installing a LED wall pack fixture centered over the porch roof just below the roof gutter. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 26 56 20 “LED Exterior Lighting & Controls”.

“HVAC Improvements”: this work is for the removal, disposal, and replacement of the existing heat pump located on the outside northwest corner of the building and replacement of the air handling unit located in the attic of the new addition. Work will include the removal, disposal, and replacement of the units along with submittals, start-up services, and providing O&M manuals. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 23 05 11 “HVAC Improvements”.

“Eye-Wash Station Improvements”: this work is for furnishing and installing an Electric Tankless Water Heater improvement at the existing eye-wash station located on the east end of the service bay in the building addition. Work will include submittals, mounting, plumbing connections, wiring to nearby electric panel, providing adequate size breaker, Start-Up, and providing O&M manual. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 –“General Requirements” and Section 22 33 13 “Electric Tankless Water Heaters”.

“Space Heating Improvements”: this work is for the replacement of two (2) non-working heaters located in the older portion of the Service Building. This includes the wall unit located in the restroom and the overhead heating unit located in the maintenance shop. Work will include removing, disposing, submittals, furnishing, installing, providing new conduit and breaker in the electrical panel. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and Section 23 82 39 “Electric Unit Heaters”.

“Lighting Controls Improvements”: this work is for replacing the existing light timer switch located just west of the original electric panel in the maintenance shop. Work includes the removal, disposal, submittals, furnishing, installing the unit, start-up, and providing O&M manual. All work shall be in conformance with Division 1 – “General Requirements” and section 26 56 20 “LED Exterior Lighting & Controls”.

Specification Sections:

Drawings:

General Project Requirements:

The Contractor shall comply with the following General Project Requirements:

A. Contractor shall read and comply with all conditions of this contract including the technical specification as it relates to all requirements, products & materials, submittals, testing, and execution.

B. Contractor shall have hard copies of all contract documents, drawings, technical specifications, and all permit approvals at the project site at all time.

C. Contractor shall not begin any excavation until all the appropriate underground utilities have been located and marked in the field.

D. Contractor shall minimize the need for restoration to the lawns, pavement, or other feature along the path of the work.

E. Contractor shall conduct work with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, veterans and their families made for our nation.

F. Contractor shall keep the project work site clean and presentable at all time. At the end of each work day, all material and equipment shall be stored in a designated place per the cemetery director.

Specific Work Items:

A. For further details on the specific requirements and the scope of work, the Contractor shall review and understand the Contract Technical Specifications including Section 01 00 02 – “General Requirements”.

B. For further details on the specific requirements and the scope of work, the Contractor shall review and understand the Contract Drawings.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

See attached document: FinalDrawings_March30.2018.rjh.

See attached document: TechSpecsFinal_May10.2018.

2.1 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)

2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2018. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2018, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

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

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Steve Fezler Address: Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesvill Blvd.

Salisbury, NC 28144 Telephone: 704-636-2661 x 103 (End of Provision)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Provision)

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

(End of Clause)

2.9 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

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

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

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

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

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

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

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[](iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[](iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[](v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

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

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 days after receipt of award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by the post award brief. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the…