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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626-24-203

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C) NCO 9, Suite 204 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

Michael R. Brown 615-225-5939

Project# 626-24-203-Upgrade Cooling Towers and Chillers at the TVHS, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, South, Nashville, TN 37212.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials and equipment necessary to complete this project, including architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, medical gas, mechanical, electrical power and systems, construction, alterations, necessary removal of selective existing construction and certain other items to complete the project in accordance the Specifications, Drawings and the Statement of Work (SOW).

NAICS: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PSC Code: J045-Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment Project Magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

Refer to Page 10 for date and time of scheduled Site Visit.There will only be one (1) site visit on this project.

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirement, specifications and/or drawings, submit written questions via email to Michael R. Brown, Contract Officer at Michael.brown1305@va.gov.

Questions must be specific in identifying section, paragraph, and page number and must be in question format.

All questions shall include the project number and title, contractor name, city and state, phone number, and email address, date submitted and question(s). Questions received after 07/13/2026 at 1300CT will not be answered unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the government as deemed by the CO. Telephone requests will NOT be accepted.

In accordance with Public Law 109-461, this acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. To be eligible to receive an award under this solicitation, the SDVOSB contractor must be listed and viewable in the SBA, Small Business Search (SBS) certification Registry located at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time of offers due and at time of the award. Offerors are advised that the fast-track reverification program ended September 30, 2012.Consequently, offerors in reverification status will not be eligible to submit offers for this project. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM), all prospective offerors must have an active SAM's registration at the time of offer and at the time of award.

This project is procured under 15.103-2 Lowest price technically acceptable(LPTA). Evaluation Factors are listed in the solicitation.

Note: Only Electronic Submissions will be accepted. Solicitation shall be returned in the complete format as posted with all pages in the same order. No Hard Copies will be accepted or evaluated.

Submit (1) electronic copy of proposal on or before the proposal due date/time in block 13 to Michael.brown1305@va.gov.

Submit (1) electronic copy of bid bonds on or before the proposal due date/time.

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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 Offer 1:

See Alternates on the price cost schedule The Offeror must provide an offer response to the base offer and all alternate offerors 2 through 5. Failure to do so will result in a rejection of the offer.

90C

Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C FSC e-Invoicing Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

Setup 1-877-489-6135

Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.5 SITE VISIT

A.6 EVALUATION FACTORS

A.7 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.5 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

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

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

3.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

4.2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.4 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (MAR 2020)

4.5 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.6 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) .. 32

4.7 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.8 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.9 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

4.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

4.14 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.17 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.18 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.19 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

5.0 ATTACHMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICE

S

QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB _________________

Project# 626-24-203 Upgrade Cooling Towers and Chillers, The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for this project, including architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, medical gas, mechanical, electrical power and systems, construction, alterations, necessary removal of selective existing construction and certain other items to complete the project in accordance with the Statement of Work, Drawings and Specifications.

Period of Performance: 548 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

BID ALTERNATE 1: Removing existing cooling tower #1 and associated pad/metal framing.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

BID ALTERNATE 2: Demolition of existing condenser pipe from fan room 3 to entrance of chiller plant.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

BID ALTERNATE: Demolition of existing condenser pumps in fan room 3 and all associated piping.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

GRAND TOTAL _________________

626-24-203

Upgrade Cooling Tower and Chillers

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Project# 626-24-203 “Upgrade Cooling Towers and Chillers”

2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for this project, including architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, medical gas, mechanical, electrical power and systems, construction, alterations, necessary removal of selective existing construction and certain other items to complete the project; to the satisfaction of the VA and COR. Relating to Project# 626-24- 203“Upgrade Cooling Towers and Chillers” at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

3. Statement of Bid Item(s):

Base Bid: Complete Project 626-24-203 to “Upgrade Cooling Towers and Chillers” in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VAMC, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

Deductive Bid Alternate

Alternate 1: Removing existing cooling tower #1 and associated pad/metal framing.

Alternate 2: Demolition of existing condenser pipe from fan room 3 to entrance of chiller plant.

Alternate 3. Demolition of existing condenser pumps in fan room 3 and all associated piping.

Period of Performance: 548 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the work. Final payment and close-out will not be issued until the system has been validated to be fully functional.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All work, including materials, shall have a one-year warranty, or as noted in project specifications.

2. Medical Center normal working hours are Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On-site work time shall be managed to minimize the effect on the medical center and the existing Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

3. Portions of work that require shutdowns, noise, vibration or interruption of adjacent service operations will be performed from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to midnight. On weekends the work can be performed between 6:00 p.m. Friday to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.

4. The contractor will be required to work nights and weekends to complete the work, in order to maintain the functionality of affected areas and to minimize disruptions to the Medical Centers operations. Before evening and weekend work begins, the project schedule shall be submitted by the contractor and approved by the VA COR one week before the work taking place.

5. The contractor will coordinate all work in advance with VA COR.

6. The contractor superintendent will always be on-site during the performance of the work associated with this contract.

7. When using “furnish”, “provide”, “install”, or similar term is used regarding all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the job it shall mean a complete installation that is ready for use.

8. The contractor shall identify all employees that will be working under the awarded contract.

The contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the medical center. Those employees shall bring one photo ID and the second form of state /federally issued id to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge (REAL ID is required as one source of ID). A Passport or Social Security Card will suffice as the second form of ID. This badge must always be worn above the belt while on medical center property. The contractor’s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the end of the period of performance of the contract. Lost badges will result in a surcharge.

9. The contractor's safety manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations and will be identified to the contractor. All VA and OSHA safety regulations shall be observed during the performance of work identified on this contract. Provide signage and barricades, as required, to maintain safety and protection of work around the project work site. Daily safety reports shall be provided to the COR daily. Additionally, on-site workers are screened daily at facility entrances prior to work.

10. The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize themselves with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the CO and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing, ensuring the safety of employees, and workmen.

11. The contractor shall not allow smoking in any building or vehicle (located on VA property) and shall ensure employees do not smoke on VA property. This is a smoke free facility.

Violation of VA directive will result in a Federal Fine.

12. The contractor will take adequate precautions to protect all adjacent equipment, concrete pads, and walkways in the work area from spills, drips, runs, and damage from the use of power tools.

13. The general contractor will be provided with two parking spaces (additional drivers of the general contractor will be issued a parking violation ticket). Employees can park in designated areas if available. Paid parking is available in adjacent parking garages. The government isn’t responsibility for additional parking. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic and yield to pedestrians. Seat Belt use is mandatory on all VA grounds.

14. The Contractor shall always keep the work area and stored materials / equipment(s) areas free from the accumulation of waste materials. The Contractor shall remove from the work and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. This includes the area around the dumpster/Connex.

Material stored on-site shall be organized and inside a conditioned storage space. A messy work area is dangerous; the COR has the authority to request that the site be cleaned in lieu of proceeding with work.

15. Equipment (building service equipment and systems) shall be provided by nationally recognized manufacturers that produce and distribute mechanical products across the United States for over 5 years. Manufacturers must have local vender representation. Materials for this project must be sourced from the USA, materials submitted from other countries will not be accepted.

16. When fixture/devices are being removed, remove all appurtenances related or connected to the items being removed or demolished. Utilities shall be removed back to the source or active main/branch. Do not leave any abandoned utilities/lines or dead-end lines. Final verification required by COR before “covering” up connection.

17. The type of controls throughout project work shall be consistent. Controls must be of the same manufacturer and type. Our building automation system is structured around Siemens, and this should be company utilized for this project.

18. (Alternate version) The type of controls throughout the project work shall be consistent.

Contractor shall utilize existing BAS infrastructure when tying in all controls.

19. Due to space limitations, the contractor will only be provided with one location for staging (one small conex and one small dumpster). For equipment/material that is no longer needed and/or waste, the contractor is responsible for their proper and daily removal. Staging area location will be determined by the COR. No material is to be stored outside. If material is found to be stored outside the COR can request that the material be replaced with new material.

20. There is only one final project inspection, and it will take place at the end of the project, The contractor shall request a final inspection two weeks after providing a certified inspection report(s) (in writing), and a copy of their completed and corrected QA inspection. At the time of the request there shall be no incomplete work. There are additional inspections required while the work progresses but only one final inspection.

21. Burn permits are required at this facility on a daily basis. Neglecting to use the form may result in the removal of violators from the campus.

22. Safety is no accident; OSHA standards are to be met at this facility. Periodic safety reviews are made of the site multiply times each week. Violations may result in the removal of violators from the campus and repeat violations may result in additional enforcement from

FED OSHA.

Enclosure (1) Hot Work Permit

23. This Hot Work Permit can be obtained from the COR.

A.5 SITE VISIT

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— 07/08/2026, at 09:00 CT

(c) Participants will meet at— TVHS, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, Bldg. D73 Conference Room.

A.6 EVALUATION FACTORS

Evaluation Factors This section describes the evaluation process, proposal preparation, the significant factors and sub-factors and criteria to be used in the evaluation process. This procurement action is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with RFO 15.103-2. Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-price factors/sub-factors. To be considered for award, an offeror must have an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/sub-factor under consideration.

The Government intends to award a single contract to a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) determined responsible in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) Overhaul, whose proposal conforms to all the requirements in this solicitation and is further determined to meet or exceed the standards of acceptability at the lowest offered price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from both a technical and cost standpoint.

The evaluation of offers submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation will be conducted utilizing the LPTA selection process. Utilization of this source selection process may result in not all offers being evaluated. The CO upon receipt of offers, will determine eligibility and compliance with the solicitation requirements. The Small Business Administration information Pages, https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ will be checked to ensure that any offeror submitting a proposal to perform the work is both listed and verified. All proposals received will also be checked for active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/ . Thereafter, the CO will review all proposals to ensure that the minimum proposal submission requirements have been met. Once these requirements have been met, the CO will select and submit for review to the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) the technical proposal of the lowest priced offeror for consideration.

Initially, TEB will not receive any pricing information, only the technical portion of the offeror’s proposal.

The Government will evaluate the three (3) lowest priced proposals for technical acceptability.

If two or more of the lowest priced proposals are found to be unacceptable, the next lowest priced proposals will be evaluated, and so on. No additional proposals will be evaluated once two or more are found to be technically acceptable. Therefore, all proposals may not be evaluated.

Price Analysis will be IAW RFO 15.404-1. If price analysis cannot determine fair and reasonableness, the Government reserves the right to complete further cost analysis IAW RFO 15.404(a)(2).

Offerors shall submit the information described below for Factors 1, 2, and 3 in the same order as they appear in this solicitation document. All information must be complete, accurate, and organized in the order presented. Failure to submit the required information shall result in https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ https://sam.gov/ https://sam.gov/ a rating of “Unacceptable” and elimination from further consideration. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

Proposals are to be submitted via email to CO Michael R. Brown Michael.Brown1305@va.gov . Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy of complete proposal (a. Technical & b. Price) to the address shown below as well as a complete proposal emailed to the email address shown below.

Technical and Price sections of an Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated independently. Offeror shall separately submit each section as a separate attachment. All pages containing text shall be consecutively numbered, type-written on 8-1/2x11 inch paper with margins of at least one

(1) inch and created using a Times New Roman 12-point font. The submitted package should contain two (2) sections, separately: a.) Technical Proposal b.) Price Proposal. Each section must therefore be labeled with the following:

1. Construction Company Name

2. Physical Address of the Company

3. Telephone Number

4. Email address

5. VA Project Number (Project 626-24-203)

6. VA Project Name (Upgrade Cooling Tower and Chillers)

7. Solicitation number (36C24926R0054)

The Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) shall evaluate the offeror’s proposal against all non-price factors/sub-factors using “ACCEPTABLE” or “UNACCEPTABLE” ratings based upon the definition in the chart below.

Technical Acceptable / Unacceptable Evaluation Ratings Rating Description ACCEPTABLE Based on the Offeror’s proposal, the Information provided clearly meets the minimum standards of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE Based on the Offeror’s proposal, the Information provided does not meet the minimum standards of the solicitation.

• Offeror will return the Solicitation complete with all pages in order as posted.

• All submissions must clearly identify which requirement each project or individual fulfills.

• Excessive or vague information may be disregarded.

• The Government will not seek clarifications for missing, incomplete, or unclear submissions.

• Offerors must meet all requirements of Factors 1–3 to be rated “Technically

Acceptable.” The following evaluation factors will apply to this procurement:

mailto:Michael.Brown1305@va.gov

FACTOR 1 – Relevant Construction Experience

NOTE: Failure to provide proof of any of the below Requirements 1-8 shall result in your proposal being deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to verify the information provided through available records or by contacting the listed contracting activity or project owner.

Standard of proof: To substantiate the requirements for this factor, the Offeror shall submit documentation identifying the project, including the project title, location, description of the work performed, contract number (if applicable), period of performance, and contract value.

Documentation may include but not limited to copy of contract award, task order, CPARS report, drawings, specifications, and/or statement of work or other verifiable project documentation for the government to determine the acceptable or unacceptable basis.

Contractor shall highlight documentation section being submitted as proof for each requirement below.

Requirement 1: The offeror shall demonstrate completion of at least one (1) upgrade, specialized, controlled spaces such as surgical OR rooms, labs, clean rooms, and other mission-critical areas construction project performed at a VA facility within the past three

(3) years.

Acceptable Unacceptable___

Requirement 2: The offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) project modernizing Chiller and Cooling Tower systems, controls, electrical systems, and any equipment needed to keep critical spaces stable and compliant within the past three (3) years.

Requirement 3: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) project involving where critical work took place such as laboratories, surgical suites, isolation rooms, clean rooms, or other controlled environments to ensure they met required safety, performance, and reliability standards. Upgrades that involved modernizing Chiller and Cooling Tower systems, controls, electrical systems, and other equipment needed to keep these spaces stable and compliant.

Requirement 4: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) project within the past (3) years involving the utilization of existing BAS infrastructure.

Requirement 5: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) construction project requiring coordination with the property owner for crane operations associated with the installation, removal, or placement of building materials or equipment.

Requirement 6: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) construction project requiring coordination with a mechanical contractor to modify, alter, or integrate existing mechanical equipment or systems within an existing facility. Qualifying projects shall involve coordination associated with the installation, alteration, relocation, or modification of mechanical equipment such as Chiller and Cooling Tower systems, controls, mechanical units, or related infrastructure.

Requirement 7: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) construction project involving the replacement of roofing systems on buildings with multiple roofing types. Qualifying projects shall include work involving more than one roofing system type (e.g. membrane roofing, metal roofing, shingle roofing, or similar systems).

Requirement 8: The Offeror shall demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) Hospital infrastructure renovation project within the past three (3) years. Qualifying projects shall involve renovation work performed within the medical center.

Acceptable Unacceptable____

FACTOR 2 – Key Personnel Experience

The offeror must provide documentation showing that the Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent assigned to this project meet the requirements below.

NOTE: Failure to provide proof for any of the below Requirements 1-3 shall result in your reserves the right to verify the information provided through available records or by contacting the listed contracting activity or project owner.

Standard of proof: To substantiate this requirement, the Offeror shall submit documentation such as a resume demonstrating the individual’s role and responsibilities on the identified project to include key details such as project name, facility, location, and dollar amount.

Requirement 1: The Offeror shall demonstrate that at least one proposed key personnel member has experience managing or supervising an infrastructure project at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility.

Acceptable Unacceptable ___

Requirement 2: The Offeror shall demonstrate that at least one proposed key personnel member has experience managing an infrastructure project with multiple specialty trades to include mechanical, controls, and electrical with a value of at least $1,000,000.

Requirement 3: The Offeror shall demonstrate that key personnel have experience managing or supervising a construction project requiring coordination for crane operations associated with the installation, removal, or placement of building materials or equipment.

FACTOR 3 - Past Performance:

The government reserves the right to use CPARS and/or other techniques to validate contractor past performance and to assist with contractor responsibility determination.

NOTE: Failure to provide proof for any of the below Requirements 1-2 shall result in your reserves the right to verify the information provided through available records or by contacting the listed contracting activity or project owner.

Standard of proof: Acceptable evidence of past performance must verify through submitted PPQ’s that the offeror received an overall rating of Satisfactory or higher on at least one of the provided, relevant contracts provided.

Requirement 1 Provide at least three CPARS for Factor 1 within the past 3 years, which shows a rating of Satisfactory or above for all rated categories.

Acceptable Unacceptable ___

NOTE: The past performance evaluation results is an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements. This assessment is based on the Offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to the products and/or services outlined in the solicitation requirements. The government may also obtain past performance information through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) other sources known to the Government.

RELEVANT: The Government will perform an independent determination of data relevancy, provided or obtained. The main assessment of relevancy shall focus on capability. Capability assesses whether the work being performed in the reference is like the work in the requirement.

RECENT: Recent past performance shall be defined as successful performance under contracts similar in scope to the subject requirement completed within the last five (3) years through proposal due date

FACTOR 4 - Price: The offeror shall provide pricing for the stated offer item. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes. The price proposal must include Attachment 3 Pricing Schedule completed, the signed SF 1442, with acknowledgment of any amendments, plus the Offeror’s Bid Guarantee documents.

A.7 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION DATE)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Hand-Carried Address:

Michael R. Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9, Suite 204 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro TN 37129

Mailing Address:

Michael R. Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9, Suite 204 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro TN 37129

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

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

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

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

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

(b) Procedures.

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

(2) FASCSA Orders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

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

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

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

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or…