S02 36C78625B0012_Solicitation.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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36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding.

The Contractor shall provide all management, manpower, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide headstone maintenance services at the Ohio Western National Cemetery in accordance with the attached Scope of Work. The ordering period shall be one year after award, with four (4) one-year options periods, if exercised.

All RFI's/questions via email to auvorie.benson@va.gov prior to June 12, 2025 at 12:30PM (EST).

Per VAAR 836.204, the disclosure of the magnitude of construction for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461).

BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.

Minimum Guarantee: $5,000.00 The maximum aggregate value of the contract, inclusive of the Five One-Year ordering periods, shall not exceed $7,000,000.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete i b d i i h i l d d i li i i l i l d 52 222 25 ffi i representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative i li d h (d) f 52 212 3 ff i d ifi i i l d d Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and i l i i ffi ill id h i Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce i i i i d h bl d h i i i i h requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these i i representations in SAM.

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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

Base Year: $_________________ Opt Yr 01: $_________________ Opt Yr 02: $_________________ Opt Yr 03: $_________________ Opt Yr 04: $_________________ Total: $_________________

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1 (877) 752-0900

Auvorie Benson

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

A.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 VIRTUAL BID INSTRUCTIONS

2.2 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

2.3 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—

REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.5 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(JAN 2025)

2.6 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.7 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.8 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.9 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.10 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.11 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

2.12 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

2.13 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

2.14 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

2.15 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.2 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

3.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

3.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.5 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

3.6 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

3.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(DEVIATIONS FEB 2025)

3.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

3.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

3.10 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

3.11 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 METHOD OF ISSUING TASK ORDERS

4.2 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

4.3 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

4.6 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

4.7 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

4.8 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

4.9 52.222-32 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—PRICE

ADJUSTMENT (ACTUAL METHOD) (AUG 2018)

4.10 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.11 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.12 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

4.13 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) .. 82

4.14 52.222-30 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—PRICE

ADJUSTMENT (NONE OR SEPARATELY SPECIFIED METHOD) (AUG 2018)

4.15 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN

2020)

4.16 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (MAY 2024)

4.17 52.223-21 FOAMS (MAY 2024)

4.18 52.225-21 REQUIRED USE OF AMERICAN IRON, STEEL, AND

MANUFACTURED GOODS—BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (JAN 2021)

4.19 VAAR 852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2022)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

4.21 VAAR 852.219-74 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

4.23 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

4.24 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.25 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR

2019)

4.26 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.27 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.28 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.29 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) 102

4.30 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.31 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

4.32 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1.1 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

A.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individual(s):

a. CONTRACTOR: ____________________________________

Unique Entity ID: _______________________________ DUNS Number: __________________________________ Tax Identification Number: _________________________

Contact Person: __________________ Telephone #: __________________ e-Mail Address: __________________

NOTE: Starting Monday, April 4, 2022, the new Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov will be the official, Federal Government-wide identifier used for Federal contract awards.

b. GOVERNMENT: Auvorie Benson

Contracting Officer (36C786) Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999, all payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(k).

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted within ten (10) business days after performance and acceptance of services and must include the VA Project Number, Contract Number, Purchase Obligation Number, Dates of Service, Detailed description of the services provided and Total Amount Due. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made in arrears, within thirty (30) calendar days, upon receipt of properly executed invoice(s) in accordance with:

• All FAR/VAAR clauses listed in solicitation/award.

• Upon acceptance of services

• In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010

(IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with OB10 e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. OB10 electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with OB10 by submitting an email to VA.Registration@ob10.com or calling 1- 877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

• Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice within ten (10) business days after performance and acceptance of services to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.tungsten-mailto:VA.Registration@ob10.com https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx network.com/Login.aspx . For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, OB10 customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

• All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity provided, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

• For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at 1-877- 353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.” to the following web address: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF

SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com <http://VA.Registration@ob10.com/>

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov <http://va.gov/>

5. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer acting within the scope of the contract and his/her duties and responsibilities is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this request. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to Contract Administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that affect pricing, quantities or quality of performance, delivery terms and conditions, or the term of the contract.

6. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE: Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the project, of which all work coordination shall be made through the COR. The Contractor shall be provided a copy of the COR’s Delegation of Authority letter outlining the scope of the COR’s duties and responsibilities. No other person shall be authorized to act in such capacity unless appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

7. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to:

Auvorie Benson (auvorie.benson@va.gov). Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All questions must reference the Solicitation number, Project number (if applicable) and the Description of the project in the Header or Opening Statement.

8. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM:

a. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect Past Performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:VA.Registration@ob10.com http://ob10.com/ mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov http://va.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One (1) or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

b. The Past Performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

c. It is requested that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than thirty (30) calendar days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

d. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

e. Within sixty (60) calendar days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

1. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

2. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

3. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

4. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

5. Your response is due within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

On day fifteen (15), the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

6. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within sixty (60) calendar days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

f. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

1. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions. Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

2. Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ https://www.cpars.gov/

g. If you wish to discuss a Past Performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven (7) calendar days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held via telephone or other means during your sixty (60) calendar day review period.

h. A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

10. SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE-DELIVERY INDEFINITE-QUANTITY. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a FFP, IDIQ contract.

• Work performed under these task orders will fall under NAICS 238990. The size standard for offerors responding to this IFB is $19M, as provided in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Offerors are strongly encouraged to frequently check Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities for any changes made to the solicitation.

• Bid Expenses and Pre-contract costs: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

• There is no “seed project” associated with this solicitation.

• The minimum guarantee for the life of this IDIQ is $5,000.00.

• A bid guarantee is not necessary for the initial solicitation; however, it will be a requisite for individual task orders over $150,000. A surety letter is mandated for this solicitation, which must confirm that the Bidder can secure bonding and reflects the bond limits accessible to them.

• The pricing set forth by the awardee on the Bid Schedule will be applied to all subsequently issued Task Orders.

(End of Administration Data) https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Nguyen-tu, Thuy-tien N., Procurement Analyst Pick one term and stay consistent throughout the document.

A single award IDIQ or SATOC, should not use them interchangeably.

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

BASE YEAR:

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

OF SUPPLIES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1,700.00 ea __________________ __________________ Set New Initial Upright Headstones

Contract Period: Base POP: 365 days from Award PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1QA - Maintenance of Restoration of Real Property (Public or Private)

500.00 ea __________________ __________________ Set Replacement Upright Headstones

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

50.00 ea __________________ __________________ Set Replacement Flat Markers

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

28,000.00 ea __________________ __________________ Headstone Cleaning

Contract Period: Base POP: 365 days from Award PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

5,525.00 ea __________________ __________________ Headstone Raise and Realignment

Contract Period: Base POP: 365 days from Award

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

9,200.00 ea __________________ __________________ Headstone Fine Tune Alignment

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

BASE YEAR GRAND TOTAL $________________

OPTION YEAR 1

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

29,700.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

7,025.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

10,700.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

OPTION YEAR 1 GRAND TOTAL $________________

OPTION YEAR 2

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

31,400.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

8,525.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

12,200.00 ea __________________ __________________

POP End: 06-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

OPTION YEAR 2 GRAND TOTAL $________________

OPTION YEAR 3

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

33,100.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

10,025.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

13,700.00 ea __________________ __________________

POP End: 06-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

OPTION YEAR 3 GRAND TOTAL $________________

OPTION YEAR 4

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2029 POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2029 POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

33,100.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2029 POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

11,525.00 ea __________________ __________________

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2029 POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

15,200.00 ea __________________ __________________

POP End: 06-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

OPTION YEAR 4 GRAND TOTAL $________________

BASE & ALL OPTIONS GRAND TOTAL $________________

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND

BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 VIRTUAL BID INSTRUCTIONS

1. SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: A public bid opening will occur by telephone conference using the following:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 252 755 981 672 4 Passcode: gE3fH35E

Call Line: 872-701-0185 Conference ID: 821 116 919#

All bids shall be submitted electronically via email to the attention of the Contracting Officer by the due date and time outlined in the solicitation.

a. Bidders must have a current and active SAM account registration and be certified in

VetCert at the time of submission to be considered responsive and considered for award.

System of Award Management (SAM), http://www.sam.gov, and must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) bidders shall be certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert), https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

b. DO NOT wait until the last hour of the submission due date to submit bid documents.

Bidders are highly encouraged to submit bid packages in advance of the time specified to avoid any submission issues.

c. Bid submitted must meet the time constraints as set forth in the solicitation.

1. Bids submitted without the below stated will not be accepted and will be considered to be NONRESPONSIVE.

2. Late or incomplete Bids will NOT be considered and deemed to be nonresponsive.

NOTE: All bids must be submitted to the attention of the Contracting Officer identified, No Later Than the date/time specified at auvorie.benson@va.gov.

d. Document /transmittal naming convention. Solicitation number, Project Description, and Company name

EXAMPLE: 36C78623B0022 _ Headstone Setting at Quantico National Cemetery _ ABC 123 Corp.

e. Bid package shall be one (1) pdf document combining the following minimum required documents:

• Completed blocks 14-20c of the back of the SF 1442, ensuring full completion of all blocks;

to include Acknowledgement of Amendments in block 19 if applicable.

• Completed Contract Administration Data sheet identifying the Solicitation number, Project Description, Company name and address, POC name, Phone number, email address, and Company’s Unique Entity ID / DUNS numbers;

• Completed, signed and attached SF30 Amendments (if applicable);

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2JhYWFlYmQtNDQwMy00ODkzLTljN2ItZTI0NzU4MTgwNDc2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2233154767-f1c9-4ed3-b261-40998303d248%22%7d http://www.sam.gov/ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ mailto:auvorie.benson@va.gov Nguyen-tu, Thuy-tien N., Procurement Analyst Confirm that the link is current and valid

• Completed Price/Cost Schedule;

• Sign the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for

Services & Construction (VAAR 852.219-75);

• Provide proof of active SAM.gov, SBA VetCert, and DOL Vets 4212 registration.

Contractor must have an active registration at the time of bid opening.

• Letter from Surety stating Bidder total bonding capacity. This information will be used for responsibility determination in case a Payment/Performance bond is requested for award of a task order. Letter must be from a certified surety company listed in the U.S.

Dept. of the Treasury - List of Certified Companies, and states your company’s bonding capacity. LETTER IS DUE AT BID OPENING. (This is not to be confused with the Payment and performance bond, which is due 10 days after award, when required.)

f. Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. All taxes and fees shall be included with the initial bid cost.

2. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to: Auvorie Benson (auvorie.benson@va.gov) .Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All questions must reference the Solicitation number, Project number (if applicable) and the Description of the project in the Header or Opening Statement.

2.2 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https:// www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of Clause)

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”.

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html mailto:auvorie.benson@va.gov https://www.sam.gov/

(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 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)—

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract (e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract (e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract (e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405–5(b) and 19.301–2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition— https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph

(c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 238990 assigned to contract number TBD.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _____.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _____.]

(6) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(9) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of Clause)

2.6 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.7 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…