S02 Solicitation 36C26222R0044.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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36C26222R0044

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8/5/2022

PER BASE MATOC AWARD

N/A

James Barber Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22

4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

James Barber N/A

Title: Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Solicitation for VISN 22 Network Contracting Office (NCO 22).

Description: Multiple Award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction Contracts for construction, maintenance, alterations, and repair of buildings and other real property at eight locations under NCO 22: - Phoenix Healthcare System (PVAHCS), Prescott Healthcare System (NAVAHCS), Southern Arizona (SAVAHCS), Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHC), Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS), Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) and the New Mexico Healthcare System (NMVAHCS).

The Government intends to award a minimum of two (2) IDIQ contract awards, and shall reserve the right to make additional IDIQ awards. The MINIMUM contract value shall be $2,000 and the MAXIMUM contract value shall be $100 Million.

The NET AGGREGATE value of all task order and modifications awarded under this MATOC during the five (5) year ordering period shall not exceed $600 Million.

The IDIQ contracts awarded resulting from this solicitation shall include a five (5) year ordering period from the date of award. All Task orders are subject to availability of funds. The contract awards will consist of a Base Award period of one year and four one year option periods.

The guaranteed minimum amount for each resultant award shall be $2,000.

The MINIMUM ordering limit per task order is $2,000. The MAXIMUM ordering limit per task order is $20,000,000.

This acquisition shall be 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns per the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of proposal, the offeror must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern, a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to the acquisition, has a current SAM registration and is CVE verified for eligibility in the VIP database.

NAICS: 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction / SBA Size Standard: $39.5 Million

This acquisition features a seed project with a cost magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000 A Bid Bond is required for the seed project.

Persons intending on offering a proposal are highly encouraged to attend the site visits. See Section 00100 for location and date. Solicitation and all information, notices, amendments for this solicitation will be posted at http://beta.sam.gov/.

This is a competitive acquisition that shall utilize a Tradeoff Process IAW FAR 15.101-1.

per TO per TO

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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

SEE ATTACHMENT 5 - BID SCHEDULE MATOC SEED PROJECT

$0.00 Per Individual task order award

NCO 22

4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Financial Services Center

SEE ITEM# 7

Francisco Celis

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

SECTION 00010 NOTES

SECTION 00110 -SPECIAL MATOC CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00120 - PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, EVALUATION, AND BASIS

FOR AWARD

SECTION 01451-CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014) . 61

2.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (NOV 2021)

2.6 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.7 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.8 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

2.9 52.229-10 STATE OF NEW MEXICO GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING

TAX (APR 2003)

2.10 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.11 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.12 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

2.13 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

2.14 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS—REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

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

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

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

2.17 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.209-5 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW

(DEVIATION)(MAR 2012)

4.2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.3 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER

COVERED ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

4.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.6 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDES TABLE FOR

SEPARATE PARTS OR STAGES) (SEPT 2000)

4.7 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

4.8 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

4.9 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

4.10 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

4.11 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) .. 99

4.12 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (MAR 2020)

4.13 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SEP 2021)

4.14 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(SEP 2021)

4.15 52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (AUG 2018)

4.16 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

4.17 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.18 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

4.19 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.20 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.21 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

4.22 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.23 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009)

4.24 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.25 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

4.27 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.30 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008)

4.31 VAAR 852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.32 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.33 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.34 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

4.35 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

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

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

4.37 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.38 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

4.39 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.40 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

NCO 22 MATOC - GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

General project descriptions and specifications shall be derived from the statement of work (SOW) of each individual Task Order (TO) that is issued to execute a construction project. The work may consist of multiple disciplines of construction, and shall include but not be limited to the following categories of work: construction, repair and alteration of facilities, interior and exterior renovations, heating and air-conditioning, HVAC controls, plumbing, fire suppression, interior and exterior electrical and lighting, fire and intrusion alarms, communications, limited utilities, site-work, landscaping, fencing, masonry, roofing, concrete, asphalt paving, painting, storm drainage, limited environmental remediation, concrete and asphalt paving, demolition of facilities, construction of new facilities, and other construction-related work.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this procurement is NAICS 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The NAICS small business size standard for MATOC contractors shall be $39.5 Million.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

SECTION 00010 NOTES

The following apply to this contract:

1. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) – has a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures and other real property at the following applicable locations: New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313; Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Applicable Maximum Total Aggregate order dollar values for the NCO 22 2022-2027 Construction MATOC will be $600,000,000 over the period covered by the base year plus 4 option years. The contract MINIMUM value shall be $2,000 and the MAXIMUM contract value shall be $100 Million.

2. A task order in the amount of $2,000 will be issued upon award of the MATOC contract for the Guaranteed Minimum.

3. Contractor’s attention is invited to Section 00110, Special MATOC Contract Requirements.

Important information on the Task Order process is contained therein. Offerors are encouraged to read this section in its entirety to reach a better understanding of the MATOC Task Order Process. The minimum guaranteed task order amount for the entire contract period, to include any exercised option periods, is $2,000 per IDIQ contract awarded. See notes in item No. 2 above.

4. The term “Contracting Officer” is applicable to this Solicitation and resulting contract(s). The terms “Contracting Officer” and “Ordering Officer” may be used interchangeably when referring to individual Task Orders.

5. CONTRACT PRICES – BIDDING SCHEDULES. The term Bidding Schedule shall also be construed to mean “Offer Schedule or Schedule”. The terms “bid”, and “offer” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract(s) and any future task orders.

6. Reference Contract Clause 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

Applicability and requirement for these documents will be defined in individual MATOC task order solicitation and following order.

7. The Government intends to award Multiple IDIQ Contracts pursuant to this solicitation.

Contracting Officers at any Contracting Office in Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 may place task orders against resulting contracts for work contemplated at: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313; Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073.

8. DO NOT insert prices in the Basic and Option Years CLINs provided immediately after the SF 1442. The Generic CLINS provided in this section during the solicitation will include areas of consideration selected and accepted by the Government at time of award. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are located in Section 00120.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION

1. LOCATIONS OF WORK - The projects will be performed at: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313; Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Contractors may compete to perform services at any of those VA locations noted above. If awarded a MATOC Construction Contract, contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for task orders at those locations for which the Construction MATOC has been awarded.

***NOTE: The intent of the VA is to award a single task order for a “LIVE” seed project subject to the availability of funds after the base MATOC award. If you elect NOT to perform work for the SEED project listed, you MUST still submit a price proposal for the seed project location so that it may be evaluated for the purpose of the Base MATOC Award. You must state on the price proposal “This Bid is for evaluation and selection for the Base MATOC contract award

ONLY! DO NOT Consider my company for the Seed Project award.” You will still be considered for a Base MATOC Award, and the seed project will be utilized for EVALUATION and SELECTION purposes of the base MATOC Award only. ****

End of Section 00010

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 See Below UNDEFINED US Dollars UNDEFINED UNDEFINED

Base Period, Period of Performance from December 9, 2022 to December 8, 2023.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

MATOC IDIQ – Construction FFP – Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313; Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073. These facilities and VISN 22 have a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property.

Contractor will provide work services (as indicated by REGION in SECTION 00010 NOTES) per their response to this solicitation.

MAXIMUM Contract Value for the Base Period and All Option Years, cumulatively, is $600,000,000 Dollars.

0002 See Below UNDEFINED US Dollars UNDEFINED UNDEFINED

Option Year One – For the Period of Performance from December 9, 2023 to December 8, 2024.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Option Year One, MATOC IDIQ – Construction FFP – Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313;

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073. These facilities and VISN 22 have a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property.

Contractor will provide work services (as indicated by REGION in SECTION 00010 NOTES) per their response to this solicitation.

0003 See Below UNDEFINED US Dollars UNDEFINED UNDEFINED

Option Year Two – For the Period of Performance from December 9, 2024 to December 8, 2025.

Firm Fixed Priced (FFP)

Option Year Two, MATOC IDIQ – Construction FFP – Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313;

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073. These facilities and VISN 22 have a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property.

Contractor will provide work services (as indicated by REGION in SECTION 00010 NOTES) per their response to this solicitation.

0004 See Below UNDEFINED US Dollars UNDEFINED UNDEFINED

Option Year Three – For the Period of Performance from December 9, 2025 to December 8, 2026.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Option Year Three, MATOC IDIQ – Construction FFP – Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313;

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073. These facilities and VISN 22 have a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property.

Contractor will provide work services (as indicated by REGION in SECTION 00010 NOTES) per their response to this solicitation.

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Option Year Four – For the Period of Performance from December 9, 2026 to December 8, 2027.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Option Year Four, MATOC IDIQ – Construction FFP – Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, appliances, materials, expertise and supervision necessary for various maintenance, repair and construction Task Order Contracts for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313;

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002; VA Loma

Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073. These facilities and VISN 22 have a requirement for on-going facilities construction, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property.

Contractor will provide work services (as indicated by REGION in SECTION 00010 NOTES) per their response to this solicitation.

SECTION 00110 -SPECIAL MATOC CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SC1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this Multiple-Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is to provide construction services for a broad range of renovation and construction projects, primarily in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Facilities in : VISN 22 – New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) 650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012; Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) 500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313; Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723; VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201; VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161- 0002; VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS),11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000; and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Orders will include Construction, Repair and Maintenance projects that may or may not involve a variety of trades. Work performed under these contracts will include but are not limited to the following general project categories: Construction, repair and alteration of various facilities;

interior and exterior renovations, heating and air-conditioning, HVAC controls, plumbing, fire suppression, interior and exterior electrical and lighting, fire and intrusion alarms, communications, utilities and electrical infrastructure, site-work, landscaping, fencing, masonry, roofing, concrete, asphalt paving, painting, storm drainage, limited environmental remediation, construction of new facilities, demolition of facilities, and other general facilities related support work.

1.1. As requirements develop, Requests for Quotations/Proposals and Invitations for Bids (RFP/RFQ/IFB) for Task Orders will be issued on a competitive or single source basis, at the Government's discretion. Individual Task Orders will vary in size from $2,000 to $20,000,000 and will be awarded and administered by contracting officers from NCO 22 Network Contracting Office.

SC2. PERIOD OF SERVICE

2.1. Basic and Option Periods:

2.1.1. Each contract will include a base period; not-to exceed (NTE) one year and four option periods (NTE one year each), for a total contract performance period NTE five years.

2.1.2. Maximum value of all projects awarded under the MATOCs, or in other words the capped contract value, will be $600 million in Task Orders per contract period. This is strictly a maximum value and the Government reserves the right to award a contract value below $600 million per the life of the contract period.

SC3. TASK ORDER LIMITATIONS (Reference FAR 52.216-19)

3.1. Minimum Order. When the Government requires services covered by this contract in an amount less than $2,000 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those services under the contract. The minimum guaranteed task order amount for the entire contract period is $2,000 per IDIQ contract awarded and will be issued just after the basic contract award. The minimum guarantee will be fulfilled for this contract, upon receipt and acceptance of the contractors required Master Safety, Quality, and Infection Control Plans.

3.2. Maximum Order. The maximum Task Order limitation is up to $20 million, excluding subsequent in-scope modifications. The Government may combine several projects, as indicated by separate Statements of Work and individual line items, in one Task Order, as required. The Contractor is NOT obligated to honor:

(a) Any order for a single Task Order less than $2,000, excluding the One-time Task Order to MATOC Awardees for the minimum guarantee of $2,000 of their initial Quality, Safety and Infection Control Plans and Capability Statement.

(b) Any order for a single Task Order in excess of the limit authorized ($20 million) excluding subsequent in-scope modifications;

(c) A series of orders from the same ordering office totaling more than $600 million.

3.3. This is not a requirements contract.

SC4. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE TASK ORDERS

4.1. Requests for Proposals/Quotation and Invitations to Bids (RFP/RFQ/IFB)

4.1.1. When the Government requires work under the MATOC, an RFP, RFQ, or IFB will be issued, as appropriate, normally posted with an RFP/RFQ/IFB number. RFP/RFQ/IFB competitive task order solicitations will be issued utilizing the following FAR procedures:

FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 14 Sealed Bidding, FAR Part 15

Contracting By Negotiation, and FAR Part 16.505(b) Orders Under Multiple Award Contracts.

Your firm will have been invited by the procuring Contracting Officer (for that task order) on the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal located at the following web link https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov (Note this is a VA Secure Website so you must use the HTTPS instead of HTTP to open the website) Instructions for Registration at the Vendor Portal will be provided to NCO 22 awardees following award.

The task orders will be limited competition to those Contractors who receive a MATOC contract award. Only those Contractors invited in the Vendor Portal, who have obtained a basic MATOC contract, will be able to view the specific task order RFP/RFQ/IFB that the VA has a current need for. Contractors who are not correctly registered and active in the VA Vendor Portal database at the time VA Contracting releases and RFP/RFQ/IFB will NOT be eligible for a task award against that solicitation. Projects will be of varying size and complexity. The request will include information such as a statement of work, guide specifications, drawings, attachments, information pertaining to the virtual/on-site visits and any other requirements for submission (e.g., proposal requirements, price schedule, etc.). Projects may include, but are not limited to, complete plans and specifications for all elements of work or limited specifications.

4.1.2. The basis for award of each task order will be stated in the RFP/RFQ/IFB.

4.2. Response to POSTING OF THE RFP/RFQ/IFB on the VA VENDOR PORTAL

4.2.1. Upon receipt of the notification of a pending solicitation from the VA VENDOR PORTAL SYSTEM or Contracting Officer, the MATOC contractors should respond by attending the project virtual or on-site conference. The project virtual or on-site conference is normally scheduled within a few days or weeks from issuance of the RFP/RFQ/IFB on the VA VENDOR PORTAL, or within 2 hours under emergency conditions if warranted.

https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov

4.2.2. Notification of a posting on the Vendor Portal will also include an email notification.

MATOC contractors shall keep an up-to-date email address on file with the Contracting Officer at all times and shall ensure that their information in the VA Vendor Portal is current. Backup addresses are encouraged. Upon notification the contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the offering in the Vendor Portal. A Contracting Officer may make only one attempt to email a proposal offering to a MATOC contractor that is otherwise posted on the VA Vendor Portal. No other means of notification will normally be used. The Government will not be responsible for lack of notification(s) for contractors who either fail to maintain current email addresses or monitor the VA Vendor Portal.

4.3. Task Order Competition

4.3.1. A wide variety of projects, determined by the contracting officer to be within the scope of this contract, will be offered to MATOC contractors for the purpose of obtaining a lowest price technically acceptable, full source selection, or price only proposal. Individual Task Order awards on those projects will be based on competitive proposals received exclusively from MATOC contractors.

4.3.2. All eligible MATOC contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for each project offered under this contract unless the following (FAR 16.505(b) (2)) exceptions apply.

1) The agency’s need for the services or supplies is of such urgency that providing such opportunity to all such contractors would result in unacceptable delays;

2) Only one such contractor is capable of providing the services or supplies at the level of quality required because the services or supplies ordered are unique or highly specialized;

3) The task or delivery order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy or efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity pursuant to the procedures in this clause to be considered for the original task order;

4.3.3. The Contracting Officer may consider such factors that the Contracting Officer, in the exercise of sound business judgment, believes are relevant to the placement of orders.

4.3.4. Timely performance by a MATOC contractor is very important. Failure to prosecute the work diligently, on a currently awarded task order, could result in a negative past performance rating that could affect an offeror’s competitiveness for an award of future task orders.

4.3.5. MATOC contractors are expected to submit an offer for all projects at locations that the contractor has selected on Attachment 8 by checking the appropriate locations that their company is capable of performing construction services. In the event a contractor is unable to submit an offer in response to a posting on the VA VENDOR PORTAL, hereafter referred to as RFP/RFQ/IFB, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer electronically via e-mail or through the VA Vendor Portal.

4.3.6. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for proposal preparation, attendance during negotiations, virtual/on-site visits, walk-through, or other pre-Task Order costs.

4.4. Site Visits

Offeror’s attendance at Pre-Proposal Conference site visits is considered vital to preparation of competitive and cost-effective offers, and to understanding the total results desired by the Government. Although on-site visits are not mandatory, they are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED and failure to attend walk-throughs may not be used as an excuse for omission or miscalculation in offers which become firm-fixed price task orders. Additionally, Virtual Site Visits may be held if determined to be in the best interests of the Government.

4.5. Proposal Contents.

4.5.1. The basis of award of each task order will be stated in the RFP/RFQ/IFB. Depending upon the requirements of each Task Order, the Contractor will typically provide a price proposal in response to an RFP/RFQ/IFB. Contractors shall respond within the number of calendar days stated in the RFP/RFQ/IFB by submitting an electronic proposal to the Contracting Officer through the VA Vendor Portal in accordance with requirements stated in the RFP/RFQ/IFB.

4.5.2. Proposal Pricing Schedules. The Government's payment for the items listed in the Pricing Schedules of individual Task Orders will constitute full compensation to the Contractor for-- (1) Furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, services, appliances, and materials; and (2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. The contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Pricing Schedule all costs for performing the work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the Pricing Schedule.

4.5.3. Deviations and Alternate Proposals. Offerors shall specifically identify all deviations from the minimum RFP/RFQ/IFB requirements in a cover letter in a section entitled "Alternate Proposal” or “Deviations." This requirement also applies for all proposal revisions and Final Proposal Revisions. Proposed alternates/deviations shall specifically address in detail the alternate and rationale for proposing. Alternate solutions and deviations shall include separate pricing information. If an alternate/deviation is proposed, the work as specified in the solicitation must also be priced to be considered responsive to the RFP/RFQ/IFB.

4.5.4. The non-price factors and price factors will vary depending on the unique requirements for each Task Order. In addition to price the RFP/RFQ/IFB may indicate in the offering other factors (Past Performance and/or Technical considerations) that will be considered in the evaluation offer.

4.5.4.1. Past Performance, within a five (5) year period, on previously awarded Task Orders under the MATOC or work on any awards completed for the Department of Veteran Affairs anywhere in the United States and work done for commercial sources may all be considered. Past performance will be evaluated in terms of quality, timeliness, management effectiveness or other factors that the Contracting Officer determines to be relevant to award on a particular Task Order. In rare instances technical factors may be considered.

4.6. Task Order Evaluation Method and Procedures

4.6.1. The Government intends to select the most advantageous, responsive, and responsible proposal, price and other factors considered. Each RFP/RFQ/IFB will describe the criteria to be utilized in evaluating Task Order proposals.

4.6.2. Discrepancies in the Evaluation of Offers Submitted in Response to RFP/RFQ/IFB for Individual Task Orders may be handled by VA Contracting with letters of clarification to the apparent successful offeror.

4.6.2.1.1. For purposes of price evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the Offeror intends the proposed price to be evaluated on basis of the unit prices, the totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above.

4.6.2.1.2. Discounts: Prompt payment discounts will NOT be considered in the evaluation of offers. However, any offered discount will form part of the task order award terms and conditions. Discounts will be taken if payment is made within the discount period indicated in the offer by the offeror. As an alternative to offering a prompt payment discount in conjunction with the offer, offerors awarded delivery orders may include prompt payment discounts on individual invoices.

4.6.3. Evaluation of Option Reference (FAR 52.217-5). When option line items are included in the Task Order RFP/RFQ/IFB, the Government MAY (depending on term of each individual task order) evaluate offers for the purpose of awarding Task Orders by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement, unless specifically stated otherwise in the Task Order Offering. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

4.7. Award Decision

4.7.1. Whenever possible, award will be made without discussions.

4.7.2. If discussions are required, each MATOC contractor will be requested to provide a final proposal revision, unless eliminated from discussions through the establishment of a competitive range.

4.7.3. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

4.7.4. Task Order award will be made in accordance with the criteria described in the RFP/RFQ/IFB. When price is the only factor considered, award will be based on the lowest price that is determined to be fair and reasonable to the Government.

4.7.5. The award will be a firm fixed-priced Task Order with a specific completion date or performance period.

4.8. Task Order Issuance

4.8.1. Task Orders will be issued on an SF 1442 or other authorized VA forms where appropriate for the applicable type of solicitation issued for the Task Order. Orders may be issued orally, via mail, telephone, facsimile or by electronic means. If mailed, a Task Order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. The appropriate issuing, administration, and payment offices will be cited on each Task Order.

4.8.2. Plans and Specifications. All reproductions of required project plans, specifications, and supplemental documents shall be at the Contractor's expense. The Government may, after time of award to the successful contractor, provide a copy in paper format or as electronic media, such as web postings, e-mail, or CD ROM, at its option.

4.8.3. The Government may issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) separately, after receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds, acceptable number of approved key project submittals, as applicable to the Task Order.

SC5. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR SOLE SOURCE ORDERS

5.1. In the event it becomes necessary to negotiate with one firm on a sole-source basis the following procedures will be used:

5.1.1. Circumstances Permitting Sole Source Orders. All MATOC Contractors will be given a fair opportunity to submit a proposal on projects unless the Contracting Officer determines:

1) An urgent need exists and seeking competition would result in unacceptable delay

2) Only one Contractor is capable at the level of quality required because the requirement is unique or highly specialized or

3) A sole source is in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already competed.

5.1.2. Requirement for Cost and Pricing Data (Sole Source Task Orders)

5.1.2.1. Unless an exception applies to the sole source task order, or a waiver has been granted, certified cost or pricing data is required at the threshold contained in FAR 15.403-4 (currently $2 Million). When required the contractor shall submit to the contracting officer the following in support of any proposal:

5.1.2.1.1. Cost or pricing data in the format designated by the Contracting Officer.

5.1.2.1.2. Require any subcontractor or prospective subcontractor to submit to the prime contractor or appropriate subcontractor tier cost or pricing data in the format designated by the Contracting Officer.

5.1.2.1.3. A certificate of current cost or pricing data, in the format specified in FAR 15.406-2 certifying that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data were accurate, complete, and current as of the date of agreement on price or, if applicable, an earlier date agreed upon between the parties that is as close as practicable to the date of agreement on price.

SC6. ORDERING (REFERENCE FAR 52.216-18)

6.1. Any services to be furnished under this contract will be ordered by issuance of Task Orders by the individuals or activities designated in this contract. Any Contracting Officer, assigned to NCO 22 Network Contracting Office, or as approved in writing by the issuing office Contracting Officer, is authorized to issue orders under the MATOC contracts within the individual’s warrant levels.

6.2. Orders may be issued from date of contract award until the last day of the basic contract period and any options exercised. The total term of the contract, including options, may not exceed five years.

6.3. All Task Orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a Task Order and this contract, the contract will control. The Government reserves the right to incorporate additional clauses, as appropriate, into individual Task Orders solicitations and awards as specific needs arise and will be entered into on a mutual basis with the contractor.

6.4. Protests. In accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(10)(i), no protest under Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of an order under a Task Order Contract or Delivery Order Contract except for (A) A protest on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract; or (B) A protest of an order valued in excess of $10 million. Protests of orders in excess of $10 million may only be filed with the General Accountability Office, in accordance the procedures at 33.104.

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