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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)

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IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

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CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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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 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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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 acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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674A4-21-108 36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, NCO 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 Stephanie Ingersoll stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide (Waco) / Project number: 674A4-21-108

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete all required project work in accordance with provided SOW located at Doris Miller Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711.

This is a "Competitive" requirement Set Aside 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Magnitude of the Construction Project: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

Pre-Bid Site Visit shall be held on May 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM CST. All interested contractors shall meet at Bldg. 18, "Police" 2nd Floor Conference Room, Doris Miller Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711.

RFI(s)/Questions shall be submitted via email no later than June 2, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST to stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov. Answers to RFIs will be posted in SAM.gov as an amendment.

All Bidders must submit a Bid Guarantee as part of their Bid Package. Additionally, the Awardee must be able to obtain the necessary level of Performance and Payment Bonds. Awardee will provide certificate of liability insurance.

The awardee of this contract will be required to provide a Superintendent at all times work is being performed on the project (see clause at FAR 52.236-6). The Superintendent is considered a keyposition. This position SHALL NOT be subcontracted and must work directly for the prime contractor.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: All bids shall be submitted via email to the following email address: rhonda.richardson5@va.gov and stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov by the date and time as stated in Block 13a below.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

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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

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

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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

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 none This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5540 Rhonda Richardson Contracting Officer

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the services necessary to complete project number 674A4-21-108, "CTX Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide- WACO” as required by drawings and specifications as required by the Statement of Work.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

Payment and Performance Bonds PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

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OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED CALCULATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-75 Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting)

At the time of proposal Offeror’s are required to complete.

(not including materials)

e) Offeror’s percentage of estimated Non-VetCert work (d/c X 100 = %) __________%

f) Offeror’s percentage of estimated self-performed work (100 – d = %) __________%

General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified VetCert SDVOSBs.

Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified VetCert SDVOSBs.

Statement of Work Statement of Work 674A4-21-108 Project Upgrade Fire Alarm Campus Wide – Waco Requirement General Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace the existing fire alarm system in its entirety. So that all buildings will communicate to the new main Honeywell/Notifier panel within building 225. Building 225’s panel shall communicate off site to the Waco Fire Department. The True Site and NDU shall also be replaced. All fire alarm systems, panels, devices, and equipment shall be specifically Notifier models, components, and features essential for effective fire detection, alerting, and system integration. Key components include Notifier NFS2-3030 control panels, addressable smoke detectors (such as the FSP-951 series), heat detectors, NBG-12LX pull stations, annunciators, and compatible power supplies. Notifier products can be purchased from a Notifier distributor by any SDVOSB, but the programming of the Notifier equipment must be done by a licensed Notifier distributor. The contractor will also provide installation, testing, and commissioning services to ensure that the system meets all operational and compliance standards. All fire alarm panels shall have printed labels that clearly identifies all buttons (elevator, A/V, and etc.). The Contractor shall ensure that all new panels and equipment are not located within IT closets. The notification system shall have voice commands. This is a phased project in which the Medical Center must remain in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A previous project demoed the obsolete and nonfunctional Faraday Fire Alarm System and upgraded the fire alarm system to Notifier 3030 zone modules in Buildings 202 and 6, but there is some work to be completed in these two buildings to fully upgrade them.

Work includes general construction alterations, necessary removal of existing fire alarm equipment, devices, and conduit, and replace system with a complete and operational Notifier fire alarm sytem. All associated repairs to match existing construction type and material.

The following buildings on the Waco VA Medical Center are included under the base bid of the contract.

· Building 4: Outpatient Clinic / Pharmacy / Lab / Radiology

· Building 7: Blind Rehab Unit / RISE Unit

· Building 90: HRC Pharmacy Call Center

· Building 94: Inpatient Psych / SMILE Unit / Acute Psych

· Building 225: Energy Center The following buildings on the Waco VA Medical Center are included under bid alternate 1 (one) of the contract.

· Building 6: Auditorium

· Building 8: MHICM Program / Future Acute Mental Health

· Building 202: Dietetics / Future VCS

· Building 219: Kinesiology / Physical Therapy

· Building 226: Laundry The following buildings on the Waco VA Medical Center are included under bid alternate 2 (two) of the contract.

· Building 5: Pharmacy / Education

· Building 93: Future Center of Excellence Performance Period: 720 days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

Performance and Payment bonds: Due 10 days after award.

Proof of Insurance: Due 10 days after award.

A. Points of Contact:

1. The Contracting Officer will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the CO for response.

2. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is responsible for the inspection, technical supervision, and acceptance of the work called for in the contract schedule, including related specifications and contract terms regarding onsite work requirements. Pursuant to the Delegation of Authority (by separate memo), he or she does not have the authority to make changes to the contract in quantity, dollar amount, or time.

3. Coordinate with VA COR before the start of work. See information below:

B. Government Holidays:

1. The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

C. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

1. Any other day designated by Federal Statute

2. Any other day designated by Executive Order

3. Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

· It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

D. Submit the proper documentation and reports to receive payment on this service. See information below:

1. Invoices and Payment

a) Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by Contractor’s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

b) Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award.

c) The contract shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov.

d) The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction.

Other Considerations

· The contractor will be required to submit a safety plan for VA review and approval prior to the performing work.

· It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate documentation verifying that any equipment and/or materials proposed will meet or exceed all federal government requirements.

· Work shall be performed during normal working hours unless otherwise noted by the COR or PM. Working hours are 0700 – 1630, Monday – Friday.

· The contractor’s supervisor shall always be available to address any needs the VA COR may have during the period of performance. All employees or sub-contractors shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government.

· The contractor shall be required to coordinate work activities and shutdowns with VA COR and Project Manager.

· The contractor shall thoroughly clean inside and outside of project site daily with contractor’s own equipment, including vacuums, mops, buckets, wash rags, dust mops, etc.

· The Government will not provide facilities or staging area for the Contractor’s use to support this contract. The contractor is responsible for all shipping, receiving, storage and security of any materials or equipment for the duration of this project.

· The Government will provide water and electrical utilities. All utilities in the facility will be available for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this SOW. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

· Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on VA Facilities.

· The Contractor shall notify the COR or Government representative of any accidents requiring medical treatment. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Codes and Standards

· The project shall be in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standard, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), Inspectors Manual, VA Specifications and Standards, and local facility requirements. In the event there is a conflict between any of the standards/codes, the more stringent standard/code shall apply.

· The contractor shall provide all applicable safety signage and barricades applicable to OSHA, VHA and DOD regulations. Contractor shall comply with VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-012 and all VA Center Policy Memorandums, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Protection of patients, visitors, and employees from traumatic injury, as well as occupational and facility–associated infections.

(b) Compliance with OSHA and State construction safety regulations. Construction contracts require that the general contractor’s on-site “competent person” have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction worker course and that all other general and sub-contractor’s workers have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course or other relevant competency training. The determination for training is based on the project hazards and complexity, State and Federal regulations and VA requirements. Verification of completion of training will be required prior to performing work.

(c) Compliance with EPA and State environmental regulations.

SAFETY PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Prior to performing any work, the contractor will be required to submit a safety plan in accordance with OSHA and VA Regulations. The safety plan shall include, but not limited to the following:

A. Safety and Health Policy (i.e. company policy) B. Safety and Health Objectives (i.e. company goals, procedures, etc.)

C. Job Site Inspections (i.e. safety inspection/potential hazards/prevention, etc.)

D. Contractor Safety Administrator (i.e. competent person/safety officer) E. Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. head, hearing, and eye protection, footwear, clothing, gloves, etc.)

F. Safety Rules (i.e. rules applicable to the work/task being performed, equipment, ladders, confined spaces, open flame, etc.)

G. Job Safety Training (i.e. OSHA, safety meetings, etc.)

· 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course – competent person

· 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course – all others H. Safety Discipline (i.e. correction of violations, etc.)

I. Hot Work Permit (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, etc.)

J. Emergency Procedures (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, etc.)

K. Written Hazard Communication Program (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, list of hazards, MSDS, etc.)

SAFETY INSPECTIONS

On a weekly basis, the VA will conduct a safety inspection of the work area. This inspection includes, but is not limited to the following:

A. Means of Egress

· Fire/Smoke Doors unlocked, free of obstructions.

· Means of Egress (includes Exits) free of obstructions and clearly marked.

B. Fire Alarm, Fire Detection, and Fire Suppression Systems.

· Fire Alarm Pull Stations are unobstructed.

· Smoke Detector smoke caps in use or removed at end of the day.

· Hot Work Permits are current, in use.

· Sprinkler Heads are unobstructed.

C. Housekeeping and Traffic Control

· Trash and debris are removed promptly and transported outside the construction area.

· Floor mats and dust tack mats are located at the entrance to construction area.

· Tools and equipment are properly stored.

· Signs installed to restrict patient access (doors locked as needed)

· Dust control measures are in place.

· Barriers are in place and properly sealed.

D. Hazardous Chemicals/Conditions

· Appropriate storage of hazardous chemicals.

· MSDS sheets are readily available on-site.

· Lock out/tag out procedures are in place.

· Hot work permit is current and posted.

E. Clothing

· PPE is available and properly worn.

· Clothing is relatively dust free with the construction area and patient areas.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

To assure responsiveness of submitted bids, bidders shall follow the instructions contained herein. These instructions prescribe the format of the bid and describe the approach for development and presentation of the bid package. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information. Bidders are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations, and certifications. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Interested bidders shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with this solicitation including but not limited to the preparation of bids.

1. Bids shall be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms; and (2) manually signed. The person signing a bid shall initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

2. Bidders shall submit proposed prices for ALL bid items as listed in the bid schedule. Failure to submit proposed prices for ALL bid items will result in the proposal being rejected as nonresponsive without further consideration.

3. Alternate bids Will NOT be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

4. The following documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on the due date and time listed on the SF 1442. Electronic bids transmitted through email are the only authorized form of submission under this solicitation. One (1) emailed electronic PDF document of the bid shall be submitted at the time of the bid opening. The emailed electronic PDF document of the bid shall be organized as follows:

a) Pricing: Page 2 of the SF1442 shall be completed and signed by the signatory authority. All blocks under section “OFFER” on page 2 of SF1442 (Item 14 thru 20C) shall be completed.

b) Section B – Schedule of Prices/Description shall be completed by the offeror

c) Bidders shall be solely responsible for monitoring Government’s website www.sam.gov for amendments to this solicitation if any and acknowledge them in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation and amendments.

d) Duly executed Bid Bond/Guarantee: Bid Bond is required for this IFB.

e) Evidence of SDVOSB Status: Copy of SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert) Registry printout showing your firm as a verified SDVOSB. Please be advised that to be eligible for award, Offerors are required to register their businesses at veterans.certify.sba.gov and https://www.sam.gov (Previously known as www.ccr.gov) and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Bidders shall submit a printout of their ORCA.

f) Respond to all requirements in the “Special Standard of Responsibility” and in the “Self-Performed Calculations” sections.

g) Limitation on Subcontracting: IAW VAAR 852.219-75 each offeror will review the clause and complete the certificate included in the clause. This certificate will be completed prior to solicitation closing and submitted with the proposal documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of proposal for consideration for award.

h) Failure to submit all aforementioned documents (a, b, c, d, e, f, and g) shall result in a nonresponsive offer and the bid shall not be considered.

5. Bids shall be submitted electronically to the email address below by or on the due date set forth in this solicitation, Page 1, Form SF1442, Block 13:

a) Contracting Officer: Rhonda Richardson | Email: Rhonda.richardson5@va.gov and Contract Specialist: Stephanie Ingersoll | Email: stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov The Email Subject Line Shall Read: 36C25726B0007 674A4-21-108 Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide (Waco).

It is solely the responsibility of the bidders to ensure the Government receives the bids before or on the exact due date and time set forth in this solicitation.

INQUIRY ON THE SOLICITATION AND DEADLINE FOR INQUIRY

1. All Request for Information (RFI) about this solicitation shall be directly submitted via email to the contracting officer: Rhonda.richardson5@va.gov and stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov. No phone or faxed inquiry will be accepted.

2. Deadline for all Request for Information (RFI) is 6/2/2026 at 10:00 AM CST.

3. Government’s responses to inquiries will be issued in the form of Amendment(s) to be posted on the same website where this solicitation is posted: www.sam.gov. All interested bidders including those submitting inquiries are required to monitor the above website for any posted amendments and acknowledge them in accordance with the instructions provided in the amendments as well as in this solicitation.

BID OPENING

1. A public Bid Opening will not be held. Bids shall be opened by the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, witnessed, and recorded on an official Bid Abstract. Bid Abstracts will be available upon request via email to: Rhonda.richardson5@va.gov and stephanie.ingersoll@va.gov

2. A virtual bid opening will be held at:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289408577097395?p=IWMe3Umaz35fA5Bxyd

BID EVALUATION

All bids submitted on time and in accordance with provision 52.214-5 will be evaluated for the conformance to all requirements of this solicitation. Any bid that fails to conform to the requirements of this solicitation will be determined non-responsive and therefore rejected.

1. Bid prices will be evaluated as follows:

a) For the purpose of determining the low bid conforming to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the proposed total schedule bid items and make an award on the proposed total schedule bid items to the bidder whose bid conforms to this solicitation and is deemed the most advantageous to the Government.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid conforms to this solicitation and is deemed the most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors specified in this solicitation.

1. Award will be made in accordance with provision 52.214-19 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction incorporated by reference in this solicitation.

2. Determination of Responsibility:

a) Pursuant to FAR 9.103 prescribing that purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only, the Government will perform the determination of responsibility on the apparently lowest bidder whose bid is deemed conforming to the solicitation as stated under paragraph a). The Government’s determination of responsibility will be performed in accordance with FAR 9.1 and will include but not limited to the review of all federal excluded or debarred lists from different U.S. departments, and from the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), available at www.ppirs.gov.

b) Since this solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), the Government will refer the matter to the Small Business Administration which will decide whether to issue a Certificate of Competency if the Government deems a potential SDVOSB awardee nonresponsible.

Special Standard of Responsibility Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture and for the entity itself. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

1. OSHA or EPA Violation(s):

Offerors shall provide Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming that the Offeror has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years.

1. Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Offerors shall provide documentation to show that the offeror has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

Site Visit The Site Visit for this project will be held on May 26, 2026. at 10:00 AM CST. Participants will meet at Bldg. 224 for parking please see attached map. Meeting will be held in conference room of 224. Please allow a total of 3 hours for the walk through.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEC 2016)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation; or

(d) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (NOV 1999)

(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.

(b)(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is ``late'' and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, 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 bids; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of bids and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of bids.

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

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

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified for receipt of bids 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.

(e) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. If the IFB authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of bids, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The offeror must 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 must 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 must 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)

2.5 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)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Rhonda Richardson

Hand-Carried Address:

Rhonda Richardson Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 5441 Babock Rd., Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;

(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer…