ATTACHMENT VIII - Instructions for VAAR 852.219-75.pdf

ATTACHMENT: 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS:

THIS COMPLETED ATTACHMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR OFFER. Failure to return the entire clause at 852.219-75, containing a fully and properly completed certification by the time offers are due, shall result in the offer being rejected and deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Any information required by the certification that is incomplete or incorrect shall also result in the offer being rejected and deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. VAAR 852.219-75 requires the individual executing the certification to provide all of the following information below the paragraph in the clause which begins with the word “CERTIFICATION:”

1. Offeror’s Name: The name shall match the actual legal name of the offeror as registered in SAM.gov. The full legal name of the entity must be entered in each separate section of the certification that contains the following brackets: [Insert Name of Offeror]. It is not sufficient to only enter the company name at the bottom of the certification - the full legal name of the entity must also be entered in the brackets referenced above.

2. Printed Name and Title of Signee: Enter the printed name and job title of the signee.

3. Signature: The certification statement must be signed by an individual who is authorized to execute the certification on behalf of the offeror.

4. Date: The certification must be properly dated no later than the date offers are due.

5. Company Name and Address: The certification must include the signee’s complete business name and address as registered in SAM.gov.

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [ ] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219- 73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [X] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219- 73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2)The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States.The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C.

8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/2.101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/19.102 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221974 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221974 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221973 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221974

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b)The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c)The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d)Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address:______________________________________

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