S02 - 36C26124R0008.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

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

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36C26124R0008

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11-27-2023

593-54-1-5904-0001

593-23-306

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813

Offers are authorized to be submitted via email to jessica.newman2@va.gov

Jessica Newman 808-539-1310

Project No. 593-23-306, repair Equipment in Mechanical Rooms BD423, BE101, and BH002 at VAMC Southern Nevada Healthcare System

A. Project No. 593-23-306 NAICS Code 236220, Commercial andInstitutional Building Construction, $45M IAW FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction project: between $250,000 and $500,000.

B. This is a firm-fixed price construction requirement. Offerors shall furnish all labor, material, transportation, required engineering services, overhead, and profit to Repairs of 3 Mechanical Rooms BD423, BE101 BH004 VAMC Southern Nevada per the SOW, specifications, and drawings.

C. Place of performance is VAMC Southern Nevada 6900 N. Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086

D. See Instruction to the Offeror for important information about how to respond to the solicitation and submit your proposal.

E. Project completion date: 90 calendar days after notice to proceed.

F. Questions and/or request for information (RFI) must be submitted using the RFI form, attached and are due by December 14th, 2024 by 14:00 P.M. HST, to the Contract Specialist, Jessica Newman by email at jessica.newman2@va.gov.

G. This soliciation is reserved for verified SDVOSB contractors who hold VISN 21 MACC Group 2 ID/IQ Contracts with NCO 21. See section INSTRUCTIONS,CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS.

H. A site visit is scheduled and included within FAR 52.236-27 (Site Visit- Construction) Alt. I (Feb 1995) Meet up location is at VAMC Southern Nevada outside of the Northwest Entrance of Bldg 1. Main Hospital by the flag poles.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Angela M. Oppenheimer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCO 21 MACC GROUP 2

Statement of Work

2.1 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

BASIS FOR AWARD

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

2.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

2.3 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—

REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

TASK ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

4.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.5 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.6 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

4.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

Attachment List

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCO 21 MACC GROUP 2

TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST

Las Vegas Entrance Access and Parking

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Southern Nevada Health Care System

Las Vegas VA Medical Center

6900 N Pecos Rd

North Las Vegas, NV 89086

NOTICE TO VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK 21 (VISN 21)

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) HOLDERS

Description: THE RESULTING SOLCITATION IS A TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST. Proposals will only be requested and accepted from contractors who were awarded a Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) Multiple-Award Construction Contract (MACC) from Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21).

Point of Contact: Jessica Newman, Contracting Specialist, Jessica.newman2@va.gov

Project Title: Repairs for 3 Mechanical Rooms

Project specifications and all associated project documents shall be incorporated into the Task Order Proposal Request, which shall be posted electronically through https://sam.gov.

Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to: jessica.newman2@va.gov.

Site Visit: A Site Visit is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 9:00 AM Pacific

The following firms are eligible for award of the resulting task order:

MACC GROUP 2

Acierto, LLC Hawk Contracting Group

2053 North 2000 West P.O. Box 490

Farr West, UT 84404 Montrose, CO 81402

Bexar Advanced Solutions Group Patriot Construction

47 E. Crestwood Road 4646 Qantas Lane

Kaysville, UT 84037 Stockton, CA 95206

Dsquare Construction Saw-Greenland JV

107 W. Sahuaro Street 2625 Production Road

Tucson, AZ 85705 Virginia Beach, VA 23454

ESA South, Inc. Sergent Mechanical

1681 Success Drive 1617 Pacific Avenue

Cantonment, FL 32533 Oxnard, CA 93033

Ground Level – Overaa Joint Venture West Point Contractors

5013 Forni Drive 2915 E. Weiding Road

Concord, CA 94520 Tucson, AZ 85706

**Any offers received from contractors not mentioned above will not be accepted.

Statement of Work

Project 593-23-306

Urgent Repairs of Equipment In Mechanical Rooms BD423, BE101, BH004

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

DATE: September 29, 2023

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Title: Repair Equipment In Mechanical Rooms BD423, BE101 BH004

Project Location: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) 6900 N. Pecos Rd., North Las Vegas, NV. 89086

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Project Purpose: Currently, three of the mechanical rooms (BD423, BE101, BH002) are experiencing surges of moisture and heat from uninsulated piping relating to the steam systems for prolonged periods of time which is causing a chain reaction of issues resulting in equipment outages and failures. VASNHS maintenance staff is not able to keep up with demand for increased maintenance and is unable to address the root causes of the failures in order to keep the systems operational.

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

VASNHS is soliciting proposals for the construction implementation of the Repair Mechanical Rooms. Work will include the following:

Replace all damaged and missing steam straight pipe insulation with standard jacketed fiberglass insulation a minimum of 2 inches thick for all piping 6-inch diameter or less and 3.5 inches thick for all piping greater than 6-inch diameter. For all steam components, including connected equipment, install removable steam pipe thermal jackets for all steam components including but not limited to gate valves, globe valves, PRVs, steam traps, unions, and flanges.

All thermal jackets shall be rated for a minimum of 600 degrees Fahrenheit with either laminated Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or silicone fiberglass composite.

Removal of all existing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) from mechanical rooms BD423, BE101, BH002 and re-installed into the adjacent electrical substation rooms BD420, BE102, BH004 respectfully. New disconnects in weatherproof housings shall be added adjacent to the existing motor where one is not already provided. New control wiring and power conductors with associated conduits, couplings, fittings, and bracketry as required. All VFDs shall be tested to ensure proper function and original functionality is maintained.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the repairs in the mechanical rooms (BD423, BE101, BH002). The contractor will follow the VA Construction Specifications, as well as the Construction Drawings.

INNOVATION

Requirements indicated are not intended to limit innovative service delivery of the Contractor.

The Government will consider variations from the Statement of Work, if the proposed change is within the schedule and budget limitations, meets the objectives for the project, and results in an improved outcome. The Government may approve all proposed changes in the Statement of Work.

CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

To reduce construction errors and omissions, the construction team shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

Within 10 business days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall submit a QA/QC plan describing each task that will be taken during construction.

RISK CONTROL

The VASNHS is an active hospital and therefore will require consideration to those areas with patients and staff.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of this SOW. This includes responsibility for all Contractor employees, subcontracts, agents, and anyone acting for or on behalf of the Contractor.

The Government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any Contractor employee or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, rain gear, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection.

The contractor’s personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government.

All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA grounds. I.D. badges shall have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. The VA will issue an ID badge upon the completed fingerprinting process.

The parties agree that the Contractor’s personnel working, due to the execution of this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

SECURITY

Contractors do not need and shall not be allowed access to any VA personnel or VA patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the performance of the requirements of this SOW. Additionally, the contractor does not need and shall not be allowed access to VA-sensitive information in the performance of the requirements of this SOW.

The contractor shall not connect contractor-owned IT devices (laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network.

Computer certification and accreditation requirements do not apply, and a security accreditation package is not required.

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

ESCORT AND VETERAN’S HOSPITAL SECURITY POLICE CHECK-IN. All

Contractor personnel working onsite at the VA facility shall check in and out with

VA Police dispatch, located in the front Northeast entrance of the main hospital building.

Access to work areas and performance monitoring will be provided by VA Engineering Maintenance personnel.

SITE VISITS

The Contractor shall visit the site and survey the proposed VFD locations, the current extent of the piping insulation repairs/replacement, and all other existing site conditions prior to submitting their bid.

The Contractor shall visit the site prior to commencing the construction to meet with the VASNHS. The Contractor shall survey the existing facility to the extent required to confirm existing products and equipment currently installed and when approved by the VA will reference existing materials and equipment to be matched in new construction.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Government expects to award a task order and issue a notice to proceed upon task order award. The project requires the tasks to be completed within 90 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The Government requires a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days to review the contractor’s submittal(s) inclusive of all requirements (tasks) specified in this scope of work.

WORKING HOURS, FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

1.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

The Contractor shall perform daytime services required by this contract five (5) days a week.

The Contractor Officer Representative (COR) must approve any changes to the

Contractor’s schedule in advance. The Contractor’s employees should be available, Monday through Friday on dayshift, from (07:30 am to 04:00 pm)

2.0 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

Holidays observed by the Federal Government:

New Year’s Day 1st of January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth 19th of June

Independence Day 4th of July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11th of November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25th of December

The Contractor shall not be required to provide service on National Holidays, nor shall the Contractor be paid for these holidays.

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S.

Government agencies. Also, included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America, as a national holiday

PRICING

The Contractor shall provide a fee for the required services using the format applicable to the Request for Proposal document issued by the Government Contracting Officer.

APPLICABLE REFERENCES

The references listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive. The Contractor shall ensure that all applicable references and/or standards are followed.

# Standard Title/Section

1 Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1)

2 VHA PROGRAM GUIDE (PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures)

3 National CAD Standard Details (PG-18-4)

4 Equipment Guide (PG-18-5)

5 Equipment Inspection Manual (Program Guide 7610.2)

6 Equipment Reference Manual (PG-18-6)

7 VA Handbook H-18-8, Seismic Design Requirements

8 Space and Facility Planning (PG-18-9) (Handbook 7610)

9 Design Manuals (PG-18-10)

10 Design Guides (PG-18-12)

11 Accessibility (PG-18-13)

12 Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedule (PG-18-14)

13 A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15)

14 A/E Design Submission Requirements (Submittal Guide PG-18-15)

15 Environmental Compliance Manual (PG-18-17)

16 Fire Protection Design Manual - Fourth Edition

17 VA Cost Estimating

18 Physical Security Design Manuals for VA Facilities - Mission Critical Facilities

19 VA Signage Design Guide

20 Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction Manual (Final Draft)

21 NATURAL DISASTERS NON-STRUCTURAL RESISTIVE DESIGN (formerly CD-54)

22 International Building Code 2015

23 National Electric Code – Latest Edition

ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures including Supplement No. 1 and excluding Chapter 14 and Appendix 11A

25 VA Plumbing Design Manual

26 VA OHI Report No. 13-01189-267

27 AISC 360-10 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

28 ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete

2.1 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

The terms and conditions of the Contractor's Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), including any contract modifications, apply to all task or delivery orders issued under the contract as a result of this RFQ. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the contract. Any unique terms and conditions of an order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable IDC will govern. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a task/delivery order and the Contractor's IDC, other than those identified above, the terms of the IDC will take precedence.

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

1) INTRODUCTION:

a) The Government intends to solicit to all certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Businesses (SDVOSB.) An award will be made to the offeror that is responsive to the terms of the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price related factors included in the solicitation. The Government intends to award a contract without conducting discussions with offerors; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined to be necessary by the Contracting Officer. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer;

and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. One firm-fixed price construction contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

b) This requirement is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB.

c) The Following Wage Determination General Decision Number is applicable:

Clark County, CA NV20230038 10/12/2023 The above wage determination will be used for this RFP 36C26124R0008.

d) An offer guarantee is required in the form of a Bid Bond, which may be submitted electronically by the proposal due date/time to the Contract Specialist, Jessica Newman, by email at jessica.newman2@va.gov. Note: Performance and payment bonds will be required by the successful offeror within ten (10) days of Notice of Award.

e) Offeror shall be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in VETCERT database at:

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ in accordance with VAAR 819.7003 – Eligibility. A proposal will be rejected and will not be considered for an award if offeror’s SDVOSB/VOSB status cannot be verified at the time of submission of proposal and prior to award.

f) All work shall be performed IAW the SOW. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating all work with the COR accordingly to minimize the impact to the VA Medical Facility and ensure construction proceeds on time.

g) The Government intends to award without discussions the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

h) Submit your proposal no later than January 10, 2024, 2:00 P.M. HST. to the Contract

Specialist, Jessica Newman by email at Jessica.newman2@va.gov and Cc Contracting Officer Angela Oppenheimer, at angela.oppenheimer@va.gov.

i) Any questions may be directed to Jessica Newman at jessica.newman2@va.gov

j) Attachment List:

Attachment 593-23-306 Repair Equipment Specifications

Attachment Repair Equipment Drawings Attachment VASHS Site Plan Attachment Pre-solicitation Site Visit Briefing Attachment Request for Information (RFI) Form Attached Price Breakdown

2) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

a) All proposals shall be submitted in two (2) parts; Price Proposal and Bid Guarantee. The two (2) parts shall include the following:

i) Price Proposal shall include completed SF1442, any amendments, and price breakdown (Attachment Pricing Breakdown)

ii) Bid Guarantee part shall include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clearly visible. Hard copies of the Bid Guarantees with wet signatures will be requested as necessary.

b) Offerors shall send one (1) electronic copy via (email shall be less than 10MB) of the price proposal, and the bid guarantee to arrive on or before the due date/time. The subject line of the email shall read: “RFP No. 36C26124R0008 – Project No. 593-23-306, “Repairs for Mechanical Rooms BD423, BE101, BH004” Send the email to jessica.newman2@va.gov and Cc angela.oppenheimer@va.gov.

c) Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances.

d) Offerors MUST include in the body of the email containing the proposals as follows:

i) Company Name

ii) VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

iii) RFP 36C26124R0008

e) Offerors may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals

f) The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected and receive no further consideration.

g) Per FAR 852.219-75 requires the formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

h) All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate.

3) INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

a) All Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing and received NLT December 14, 2023, 2:00 P.M. HST in order to allow replies to reach all prospective offerors in a timely manner. Questions/RFIs shall be sent via email to Jessica Newman at jessica.newman2@va.gov and Cc Angela Oppenheimer, at angela.oppenheimer@va.gov.

BASIS FOR AWARD

1) INTRODUCTION

a) The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price related factors.

2) EVALUATION CRITERIA

a) The basis for award is price only. Solicitation Submittal Requirements: All proposals shall include complete 1442, any amendments and a completed price breakdown sheet (Attachment Pricing Breakdown.)

b) Basis of Evaluation: Price will be evaluated to determine fair and reasonableness.

c) Prior to an evaluation of any offer received, a recertification/verification of the Veteran Small Business Certification (VETCERT) and System for Award Management (SAM) will be completed to ensure every offeror is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a small business under the NAICS code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

1) A site visit has been scheduled IAW FAR 52.236-27 (Construction) Alternate I (FEB 1995). The site visit meetup location is VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System located at 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086 The primary POC is Jessica Newman at jessica.newman2@va.gov.

2) Only one organized site visit is planned at this time. Please submit all questions in writing via email and must be submitted using the RFI form, attached and are due by the below specified date and time. This site visit is not mandatory; however, it is highly encouraged to attend this site visit.

2.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications– Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] 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. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR

SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and “reasonable inquiry” have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I

(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) An organized site visit has been scheduled for—

November 30, 2023 at 9 A.M. PST.

(c) Participants will meet at—

VAMC Las Vegas outside Bldg #1 by flag pole.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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 notice to proceed. 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 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 delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

TASK ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NOT SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 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)

4.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

FAR Number Title Date

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OCT 2016

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUN 2023

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.219-27 NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

OCT 2022

4.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC

2022)

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 letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

4.4 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’’ under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)).

(5) The term “SDVOSB participant” or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102).

(b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128.

(1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multipleaward contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or ‘‘similarly situated’’ (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required LOS certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219–75 or 852.219–76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/ VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products.

(i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) 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 SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(4) 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 SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13

CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406–2 Causes for Debarment).

4.5 VAAR 852.219-75 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…