S02_Solicitation_36C24125R0014.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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36C24125R0014

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650-22-103

36C241

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Boston Healthcare System Contracting Officer (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton MA 02301

Same as block 7

Ronald Fantasia (774) 826-3957

Project Number: 650-22-103 This solicitation calls for construction services to replace the primary substation located in Providence, Rhode Island. See incorporated SOW and attachments for details.

Site Visit will commence at: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 2:00PM EST.

Written Questions are due to the Government by: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 2:00PM EST.

Answers anticipated to be posted on or around: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 2:00PM EST.

Proposals are due to the Government by: Monday, March 17th, 2025 by 2:00PM EST.

For further details concerning the times and events noted above, please refer to the “Instructions to Offerors” Found at the end of this solicitation.

Awardee shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work (SOW), Attachments, Schedule, Site Drawings, Terms and Conditions set forth in the contract as applicable.

This requirement is 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns.

Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. in accordance with FAR 36.204.

Applicable NAICS and Size Standard for this acquisition is 237130 and $45,000,000.00 respectively.

All proposals shall be submitted, via email, to the Contracting Officer at ronald.fantasia@va.gov.

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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

Line Item 0001: $_____________________________

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Boston Healthcare System Contracting Officer (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton MA 02301

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION B - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

B.1 INTRODUCTION

B.2 BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

B.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

B.4 SPECIFICATIONS:

B.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

B.6 CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

B.7 HOURS OF OPERATION:

B.8 SECURITY, IDENTIFICATION, PARKING & VA REGULATIONS:

B.9 INFORMATION SECURITY & RECORDS:

B.10 POINT OF CONTACT AND PHYSICAL LOCATION:

B.11 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

B.12 SUBMITTALS:

B.13 COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, & PAYMENT FOR WORK:

B.14 MODIFICATIONS:

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

C.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

C.3 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

C.4 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2023)

C.5 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.7 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C.8 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

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

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.11 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

C.12 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.13 SUPPLEMENTAL FAR 52.229-3 NOTES

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024) ...48

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.7 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

E.8 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

E.9 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

E.10 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.11 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

E.12 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

E.13 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 2008)

E.14 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

E.15 EVALUATION CRITERIA

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0.00 JB __________ _____________

Complete project 650-22-103, “Replace Primary Substation” in accordance with the incorporated Statement of Work (SOW), attachments, and clauses.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1NZ - Construction of Other Utilities

GRAND

TOTAL

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Harwood Center 830 Chalkstone Ave.

Providence, RI 02908

USA

1.00 630 Calendar Days After NTP is Issued

MARK FOR: Mark Perion

(401) 273-7100 Mark.Perino@va.gov

SECTION B - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work “Replace Primary Substation”

Project: 650-22-103

4 June 2024 Providence, Rhode Island VA Health Care System (650)

B.1 INTRODUCTION

a) This requirement is for construction services to replace the existing main electrical substation at the Providence VA Health Care System (VAHCS). This requirement is classified under construction as it calls for the alteration of real property.

B.2 BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

a) The Providence VAMC is procuring construction services to replace the existing outdoor utility substation with a new outdoor substation of adequate capacity to meet the future needs of the VAMC. The new substation should be constructed adjacent to the existing substation. The existing substation must be kept operational until the new substation has been fully commissioned and is supporting the campus loads. The new substation must be able to accommodate the existing load configuration plus have two fully functional extra circuit breakers for future needs. Substation functionality should match or exceed the existing substation.

B.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

a) Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order.

Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, Schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract to include, but not limited to the following documents:

i. Refer to Section D for list of attachments.

B.4 SPECIFICATIONS:

a) The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications must be used as the basis for project designs.

b) A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website:

https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp. Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

i. DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ii. DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

iii. DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

iv. DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

v. DIVISION 05 – METALS

vi. DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTIC AND COMPOSITES

vii. DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

viii. DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

ix. DIVISION 09 – FNISHES

x. DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

xi. DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

xii. DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

xiii. DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

xiv. DIVISION 23 – HEAT, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

xv. DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

xvi. DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

xvii. DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

xviii. DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

xix. DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

xx. DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPORVEMENTS

xxi. DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

xxii. DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

xxiii. DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

B.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a) The objective of this project is to replace the existing main electrical substation located on the Providence VA Medical Center (PVAMC) campus with a new substation of adequate capacity to meet future needs. The major elements of work include general construction, site preparation, MEP installation, and demolition and removal of existing structures. The project includes the following:

i. Development of a phasing plan to maintain power to the campus during installation and commissioning of the new substation.

ii. Construction of approximately 500 feet of underground duct bank originating at the new substation and terminating in a new manhole.

iii. All work required for the complete decommissioning, removal, and disposal of the existing substation.

iv. Site preparation for the new utility equipment including equipment pads, manholes, and conduits. Work must be coordinated with the local utility.

v. Construction of a new electrical substation and tie-ins to the existing 11.2kV distribution system. Work must be coordinated with the local utility.

b) The construction will conform to Department of Veterans Affairs design manuals and technical specifications, as well as all applicable codes. Construction work will be coordinated with other ongoing projects at the PVAMC. It is expected that the following disciplines will be required for the construction of this project: civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, fire protection, structural and plumbing. The estimated total duration of the work is 630 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

B.6 CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

a) All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest editions of established standards. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup.

b) Contractor/vendor shall obtain all data necessary to prepare construction and design documents required. The Contractor shall confirm all existing conditions and field verify any document provided by the VA. The Contractor is wholly responsible for both the accuracy and the level of completeness of the final product. Failure to verify information is not acceptable. Info, such as drawings and other documentation, provided to the contractor shall be used for reference only.

c) Standards can be found at the VA Office of Construction & Facilities Management’s Technical Information Library (TIL) at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp. These standards include, but are not limited to:

i. VA Master Construction Specifications https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

ii. VA Construction Standards

iii. VA Seismic Design Guide, Manual, & Handbook

iv. VA Space Planning Criteria

v. VA Master Design Specifications & Manuals

vi. VA CADD Standards

vii. OSHA Regulations

viii. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

ix. NFPA 70, National Electric Code

x. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities

xi. Accessibility Standards (ADAAG, ABAAS, Barrier Free Design Guide)

xii. AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities

xiii. International Building Code

xiv. National Standard Plumbing Code

xv. EIA/TIA Standards

xvi. US National CAD Standard

xvii. VHA Program Guide 18-3

xviii. VHA National CAD Standard Application Guide

xix. IESNA Handbook

xx. Appendix A of VHA Handbook 1330.01, Health Care Services for Women

Veterans

xxi. State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable):

Providence VAMC Cabling and Quad Drop Specifications

d) Where different specifications require different considerations for the same item of work, the more restrictive specification will have precedence and will be followed regardless of the specification publisher.

e) All materials and workmanship shall comply with the codes and standards adopted by the VA. All work shall be done in a first-class manner according to the best trade practices and to the satisfaction of the COR and CO.

B.7 HOURS OF OPERATION:

a) Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. All work is expected to be performed generally during normal hours of coverage unless approved by the COR or his/her designee.

b) Work that disrupts hospital operations shall be coordinated and performed off hours. This includes utility shut down, work with excessive noise/vibrations, odors, dust, etc. Coordinate with the COR for approval. Off-hours work will be at no additional costs to the Government.

c) Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the COR and

Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

d) Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage must be approved by the

COR or his/her designee.

e) Observed Federal Holidays can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2023.

B.8 SECURITY, IDENTIFICATION, PARKING & VA REGULATIONS:

a) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking of privately-owned vehicles by contractor personnel is prohibited on the hospital campus and is only allowed at the Davis Park location off Chalkstone Avenue. Parking in designated patient parking areas is strictly prohibited. Parking on grass is also prohibited. Parking for equipment necessary to perform the work will be authorized in advance of starting the project. Parking passes will be issued by the VA Police. Parking by contractors will be regulated in accordance with Providence VA Medical Center Policy Memorandum 07B-3 entitled Registration of Privately Owned Vehicles at Attachment G. The VA will not invalidate, or make reimbursement, for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

b) All contractor personnel shall obtain a short-term identification badge issued by the Project Manager. Such badge shall be worn by the individual and prominently displayed at all times while on VA property. No employee of the contractor shall enter the project site without a valid identification badge issued by the VA. In order to obtain a short-term identification badge, contractor personnel shall present to the Project Manager a valid (non-expired) photo identification issued by a US federal, state or local government agency. All contractor personnel are subject to inspection of personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

c) Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the VAHC facilities. To include the main facility and any other buildings within the premises.

d) Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to searches in accordance with the law. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

B.9 INFORMATION SECURITY & RECORDS:

a) In accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist blocks 7, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and Security Accreditation Package is not required.

B.10 POINT OF CONTACT AND PHYSICAL LOCATION:

a) The work site location is at the Providence VA Medical Center:

830 Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908

b) Points of Contact for this project are:

Mark Perino Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

(401) 273-7100 Mark.Perino@va.gov

B.11 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Commencement of work shall begin within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written Notice to Proceed (NTP) and should last no longer than a duration of 630 calendar days after the NTP is issued.

B.12 SUBMITTALS:

a) Contractor shall submit all required product samples, manufacturer’s literature, data, and material/shop-drawing submittals to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) being issued, or as agreed to by the Contracting Officer or designee, for approval. No such materials shall be ordered or installed prior to approval.

b) Contractors will utilize the ‘Material Approval Submittal’ form for use as a cover sheet when submitting to Government for approval. Forms will be provided to contractor at the post-award, pre-construction conference.

c) Contractor shall pay specific attention to ensure timely submission of all submittals covering the materials listed here that will be installed in this project:

i. Project Schedule

ii. Construction Materials

iii. Electrical Construction Materials

iv. Telephone & Data Materials

v. Paint

vi. Control Booth Partition

vii. Infection Control Plan (including dust/infection control barrier drawings)

viii. Safety and Interim Life Safety Plan

ix. Waste Management Plan

d) All material submittals and shop drawings shall contain, and have the Project

Title, Project Number, and Contract number clearly indicated on them.

e) Material submittals and shop drawings shall be checked and signed by the Contractor’s Quality Control Manager prior to submission to the Government.

f) Submittals shall be legible and shall include all technical data needed to verify that the item meets requirements of listed specifications, and applicable codes.

The submittals will come with certification from the contractor/installer that the system specified meets all identified code and insurance requirements as required by the Government. Submittals will also come with all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials to be used in the construction portion of this project.

g) Upon completion of construction work, and before submitting invoice for final payment, contractor will provide the COR with the following:

i. Operation and Maintenance Manuals for new equipment

ii. As-built drawings

B.13 COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, & PAYMENT FOR WORK:

a) The Contractor shall be required to commence work required at the time specified on the Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work, and complete the entire work not later than the completion time specified on the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. At the government’s option, it may choose to specify a two-stage performance period.

For example, separating material lead-time from construction days can considerably decrease the length of time occupied buildings are inconvenienced by construction.

b) Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for the Contractor employees; and the like. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

c) The Contractor will be paid monthly upon submission of proper invoices for work completed. If the performance period exceeds 30 days and a progress schedule (approved by the Government) has been submitted, partial payment(s) may be authorized. Final payment will be withheld until all discrepancies are corrected and as-built drawings are approved by the Government.

d) The contractor shall attend no less than monthly progress meetings with the COR and/or Contracting Officer to discuss at a minimum; progression of work, projected progress versus actual progress, action items due from the contractor, action items due from the government, and any other significant issues that require attention. The contractor also shall document the meeting minutes and forward a signed copy to the COR for concurrence of the documentation. Copies of all minutes will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. In the event of any discrepancies the Contracting Officer will be notified immediately for clarification.

Contractor will use the Meeting Minutes form provided for use at the post-award, pre-construction conference.

B.14 MODIFICATIONS:

a) Modifications for this project must be submitted to the assigned COR who will then submit a formal request to the Contracting Officer (CO) or acting Contract Specialist (CS). New work is not allowed to commence prior to Contracting Officer’s signed and written approval via a fully executed Standard Form (SF) 30 modification.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

(a) Definition.

United States, as used in this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Display of fraud hotline poster(s). Except as provided in paragraph (c)—

(1) During contract performance in the United States, the Contractor shall prominently display in common work areas within business segments performing work under this contract and at contract work sites—

(i) Any agency fraud hotline poster or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fraud hotline poster identified in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause; and

(ii) Any DHS fraud hotline poster subsequently identified by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Additionally, if the Contractor maintains a company website as a method of providing information to employees, the Contractor shall display an electronic version of the poster(s) at the website.

(3) Any required posters may be obtained as follows:

Poster(s) Obtain From VA Inspector General

Hotline Poster: https://www.vaoig.gov/hotline/online-forms

(c) If the Contractor has implemented a business ethics and conduct awareness program, including a reporting mechanism, such as a hotline poster, then the Contractor need not display any agency fraud hotline posters as required in paragraph (b) of this clause, other than any required DHS posters.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts that exceed the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.1004(b)(1) on the date of subcontract award, except when the subcontract—

(1) Is for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service; or

(2) Is performed entirely outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 630 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (FEB 2024)

(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 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, when the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract.

(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—

(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 paragraph (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 office 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 237130 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)

C.4 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of Bahrain, Mexico or Oman; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Caribbean Basin country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Caribbean Basin country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a Caribbean Basin country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of ‘‘commercial product’’ at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101;

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.

However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at

FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Designated country means any of the following countries:

(1) A World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) country (Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or United Kingdom);

(2) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country (Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea (Republic of), Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, or Singapore);

(3) A least developed country (Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, or Zambia); or

(4) A Caribbean Basin country (Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, or Trinidad and Tobago).

Designated country construction material means a construction material that is a WTO GPA country construction material, an FTA country construction material, a least developed country construction material, or a Caribbean Basin country construction material.

Domestic construction material means—

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both—

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of ‘‘cost of components’’.

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States.

Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Free Trade Agreement country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country;

or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a FTA country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Least developed country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a least developed country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a least developed country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

WTO GPA country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a WTO GPA country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a WTO GPA country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

(b) Construction materials.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction material, excluding COTS fasteners. (See United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 12.505(a)(2)). In addition, the Contracting Officer has determined that the WTO GPA and all the Free Trade Agreements except the Bahrain FTA, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and the Oman FTA apply to this acquisition. Therefore, the Buy American statute restrictions are waived for designated country construction materials other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction materials.

(2) The Contractor shall use only domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4) of this clause.

(3) The requirement in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

No Exceptions

(4) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components. (1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the restrictions of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public…