SF1442 Solicitation 36C24626Q0827 565-26-110.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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36C24626Q0827

07-23-2026

565-26-110

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 6

100 Emancipation Drive

Hampton VA 23667

100 Emancipation Drive

Hampton VA 23667

Daniel Spaulding 757-728-7144

Project 565-26-110, Replace Air Handling Unit #34

Location: Fayetteville VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00

THIS IS A 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE

NAICS: 238220, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

SBA SIZE STANDARD: $19.0M ANNUAL REVENUE

SITE VISIT: SEE SECTION ENTITLED "SITE VISIT".

QUESTIONS DUE DATE: 05:30PM Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 4, 2026

QUOTES DUE DATE: 05:30PM Eastern Time, Wednesday, August 19, 2026

VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance: To be eligible for evaluations and consideration for award, offerors must return the entire Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance clause, VAAR 852.219-75, containing a fully completed certification at the time offers are due or the offer will be rejected.

In addition to completing the offeror 'fill-in' requirements for this clause, Offerors must insert the Offeror's name in the brackets containing the follow verbiage, "[Insert Name of Offeror]" to have a fully completed certification.

See Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria. This is a Request for Quotes under RFO FAR Part 12 procedures, RFO FAR Part 36, and other applicable regulations as noted or referenced.

NOTE: This solicitation replaces 36C24626Q0784 due to a technical error preventing the contracting office from issuing amendments to 36C24626Q0784. Due dates and times have been adjusted.

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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

$0.00

100 Emancipation Drive

Hampton VA 23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

512-460-5049 512-460-5221

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 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

2.2 SITE VISIT

2.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.7 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.8 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.3 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV

2025) (DEVIATION)

4.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (DEVIATION) (NOV

2025)

4.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

4.7 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.11 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.12 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.14 WAGE DETERMINATION

4.15 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

Project 565-26-110, Replace Air Handling Unit #34

Project Address

Fayetteville VAMC

2300 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, NC 28301

1. General Description

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, testing, commissioning, and incidentals required to remove the existing Air Handling Unit (AHU) #34 and furnish and install a new fully operational AHU. Work includes general construction, demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls integration, and all associated tasks necessary to deliver a complete and functional system meeting VA standards, ASHRAE requirements, and all applicable codes. Request the contractor provides a detailed and itemized cost estimate.

Air Handling Unit (AHU): A factory fabricated and tested assembly of modular sections consisting of single or multiple plenum fans with direct-drive, coils, filters, and other necessary equipment to perform one or more of the following functions of circulating, cleaning, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, humidifying and mixing of air.

2. Project Requirements

2.1 Demolition and Removal

- Disconnect and remove the existing AHU #34, including associated piping, valves, insulation, electrical feeds, controls wiring, and condensate components.

- Protect adjacent equipment, finishes, and occupied areas during demolition.

- Remove debris from the site daily in accordance with VA infection control and safety protocols.

3. New Air Handling Unit Specifications

The contractor shall furnish and install a new AHU meeting or exceeding the following minimum requirements:

3.1 Mechanical Performance

- Capable of maintaining minimum 6 air changes per hour (ACH) in accordance with VA standards and ASHRAE 170.

- Capable of maintaining positive air pressure relative to adjacent spaces.

- Temperature control range: 68°F to 73°F.

- Space Humidity control range: 30% to 60% RH, with a target of 45% RH.

- Equipped with HEPA, including housings, gaskets, and access doors for filter replacement.

- Includes a 40" x 20" single-row steam coil, factory-installed or field-installed per manufacturer requirements.

- Includes all required fans, motors, dampers, access panels, drain pans, and internal components.

3.2 Construction Requirements

- Double-wall insulated casing.

- Stainless steel drain pan sloped to outlet.

- Access sections for coil, filter, and fan maintenance.

- Factory-applied insulation meeting VA thermal and acoustic standards.

4. Mechanical Installation

4.1 Piping

- Provide and install all new steam coil piping, valves, unions, strainers, traps, and accessories.

- Install new condensate drain piping and a new condensate trap sized per manufacturer requirements.

- Provide complete insulation of all new and modified piping using closed-cell insulation meeting VA specifications.

- Pressure test all piping prior to insulation.

4.2 Ductwork

- Modify, reconnect, patch, and seal all supply, return, and outside air ductwork as required.

- Provide insulation on all new and disturbed ductwork to match existing system standards.

- Ensure all duct penetrations are sealed to maintain pressure relationships.

5. Electrical Work

5.1 Power

- Provide new conduit, wiring, disconnects, and breakers as required for the new AHU.

- Coordinate electrical loads with VA engineering to ensure compatibility with existing electrical infrastructure.

- New equipment should be 208 volts.

5.2 Controls and BAS Integration

- Integrate all AHU environmental controls into the existing Building Automation System (BAS).

- Provide all control wiring, conduit, terminations, and programming.

- Provide new control sequences and sensors as required to support humidity, temperature, and pressure control.

6. Commissioning and Testing

6.1 Start-Up

- Perform manufacturer-recommended start-up procedures.

- Verify fan rotation, airflow, coil performance, damper operation, and condensate drainage.

- Balance airflow to achieve minimum 6 ACH and required pressure differentials.

6.2 Controls Verification

- Test all BAS points, alarms, and sequences of operation.

- Confirm humidity and temperature control performance.

6.3 Full Commissioning

- Conduct full functional performance testing in accordance with VA commissioning guidelines.

- Provide commissioning agent access and support as required.

7. Validation and Reporting

The contractor shall provide complete documentation including:

- Airflow verification reports confirming 6 ACH minimum.

- Pressure differential validation confirming positive pressurization.

- Temperature and humidity performance logs confirming compliance with:

- 68–73°F temperature range

- 30–60% RH range, target 45%

- HEPA filtration integrity test results (if required by VA).

- BAS point-to-point checkout documentation.

- Final commissioning report summarizing all tests, adjustments, and verifications.

All reports must be submitted in both digital and hard-copy formats.

8. Safety, Infection Control, and Compliance

- Comply with all VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.

- Maintain clean work areas and implement dust control barriers.

- Follow OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and VA design standards.

- Coordinate shutdowns and tie-ins with VA engineering at least 14 days in advance.

9. Closeout Requirements

- Provide O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and training for VA staff.

- Submit warranty documentation for all equipment and components.

- Ensure the AHU is fully operational and accepted by VA engineering prior to project completion.

11. The contractor must review and utilize all approved specifications for replacement of AHU #34. The VA has highlighted a few for reference below.

Division 01 – General Requirements

- 01 00 00 – General Requirements

- 01 00 01 – Project General Requirements (Medical Center–specific)

- 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

- 01 35 26 – Safety Requirements (ICRA, Interim Life Safety Measures)

- 01 42 19 – Reference Standards

- 01 57 19 – Temporary Environmental Controls

- 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements

Division 23 – HVAC

- 23 05 11 – Common Work Results for HVAC

- 23 05 93 – Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

- 23 07 11 – HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

- 23 08 00 – Commissioning of HVAC Systems

- 23 09 23 – Direct Digital Control System for HVAC (DDC Controls)

- 23 21 13 – Hydronic Piping

- 23 21 23 – Hydronic Pumps (if applicable)

- 23 22 13 – Steam & Condensate Heating Piping

- 23 25 00 – HVAC Water Treatment

- 23 31 00 – HVAC Ductwork

- 23 33 00 – Air Duct Accessories

- 23 73 00 – Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units (Primary AHU Specification)

- 23 81 00 – Unitary HVAC Equipment

Division 26 – Electrical

- 26 05 11 – Requirements for Electrical Installations

- 26 05 19 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

- 26 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding

- 26 05 33 – Raceway and Boxes

- 26 27 26 – Wiring Devises

- 26 24 16 – Panelboards

- 26 29 11 – Motor Controllers

- 26 29 23 – Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Division 28 – Electronic Safety & Security

- 28 31 00 – Fire Detection & Alarm

All items must meet NFPA, VA specifications and all applicable codes and regulations.

Construction Duration

Complete all work within 180 calendar days after notice to proceed.

Work to be performed between 0800 – 1630, Monday to Friday.

References

Attached Project Specifications

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 LT __________________ __________________

Project 565-26-110 Replace Air Handler Unit #34 (Fayetteville VAMC): The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, testing, commissioning, and incidentals required to remove the existing Air Handling Unit (AHU) #34 and furnish and install a new fully operational AHU.

Work includes general construction, demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls integration, and all associated tasks necessary to deliver a complete and functional system meeting VA standards, ASHRAE requirements, and all applicable codes.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-07-2026 POP End: 03-05-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 0

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: 0

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0

GRAND TOTAL __________________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION

CRITERIA

The Contractor shall submit one (1) copy of their quote in electronic format (PDF or MS Word) via email to daniel.spaulding@va.gov by Wednesday, August 19, 05:30PM Eastern Time. A complete quote shall include the following two (2) sections listed below:

Section I – QUOTE: Form (Standard Form 1442) – original signature and completed Contract Administration Data; DUNS Number and Solicitation complete with acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments. Offerors shall include their Accord Certificate of Insurance noting the insurance types and levels required by the solicitation.

Offeror shall complete the Price/Cost schedule section of the SF1442 solicitation. Offerors are not required to submit detailed cost and pricing information with their initial quote. Alterations to the Schedule of Supplies/Services wording, quantities or other will render the QUOTES non-responsive and ineligible for award. Pricing shall be FOB destination if shipping costs are applicable. The Offeror shall complete Attachment C Base Offer Price Breakdown form and submit it with their quote. The Offeror shall complete Attachment D - BUY AMERICAN ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION form and submit it with their quote.

Section II - TECHNICAL FACTOR: The offer shall include a technical response that addresses following subfactors:

- The prime contractor shall be (1.) a licensed General Contractor operating from within the United States, or otherwise demonstrate meeting licensure requirements according to U.S. State regulation where the firm is headquartered (“principle place of business”), relevant to the work being performed, and (2.) performs work under the applicable NAICS code, as verified in the System for Award Management. Offeror shall provide State of Licensure and license number in a brief narrative or otherwise explain State regulation regarding the discipline of work and lack of licensing requirements for their location State.

- Work Plan: Offerors shall submit a work plan that outlines the offeror’s resources, equipment and staffing and how they will be utilized in meeting the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work plan will be evaluated as to whether the offeror demonstrates in its work plan that it is an established business under the applicable NAICS code and that the offeror has the resources, equipment and staff necessary to meet all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government if the evaluation process identifies a quote suitable for award. The Government will evaluate the quotes in accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, utilizing comparative evaluation of quotes. The Government will evaluate the technical factor, past performance factor and price factor to identify the most advantageous quote. By submission of its quote, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including mailto:daniel.spaulding@va.gov terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. As stated at RFO FAR 12.203(c)(2), the Government is not required to have evaluation plans, score quotations, or establish a competitive range before communicating with quoters or soliciting revised quotations.

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL FACTOR

The evaluation process will consider whether the quote demonstrates a clear understating of the technical features involved in meeting the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors shall describe how all aspects of the PWS will be met in the below Work Plan subfactor. The following subfactors will be evaluated in the technical evaluation:

- The prime contractor shall be (1.) a licensed General Contractor operating from within the United States, or otherwise demonstrate meeting licensure requirements according to U.S. State regulation where the firm is headquartered (“principle place of business”), relevant to the work being performed, and (2.) performs work under the applicable NAICS code, as verified in the System for Award Management. Offeror shall provide State of Licensure and license number in a brief narrative or otherwise explain State regulation regarding the discipline of work and lack of licensing requirements for their location State.

- Work Plan: Offerors shall submit a work plan that outlines the offeror’s resources, equipment and staffing and how they will be utilized in meeting the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work plan will be evaluated as to whether the offeror demonstrates in its work plan that it is an established business under the applicable NAICS code and that the offeror has the resources, equipment and staff necessary to meet all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR

Past performance information identified in the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be utilized to determine the quality of the offeror’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort. Past performance will be evaluated as to how well offerors performed on federal contracts that were given CPARS assessments.

Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance within the last five (5) calendar years, beginning July 1, 2026. The term ‘relevant’ is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Offerors with no relevant past performance shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

FACTOR 3: PRICE FACTOR

Offerors shall submit their pricing in accordance with the Price/Cost Schedule of the SF1442 Solicitation document. Total price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The Offeror shall complete Attachment C Base Offer Price Breakdown form and submit it with their quote.

The fairness and reasonableness determination will be made on the basis of comparing competitive quotes received, by comparing proposed cost/price with established commercial prices, with other contract vehicles, and/or by comparing quoted prices with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (ICGE). The ICGE is not releasable to the public.

System for Award Management: Federal Acquisition regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Offerors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management at the time of quote submission and shall maintain an active registration throughout the evaluation phase and contract award process.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Offerors shall submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing by not later than 05:30PM Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at daniel.spaulding@va.gov.

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed. The Government’s responses to substantive questions will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quotes.

SITE VISIT: See solicitation section “SITE VISIT”.

2.2 SITE VISIT

SITE VISIT: One (1) organized site visit will be held. All questions shall be held for later submission to the Contracting Officer, Daniel Spaulding, at daniel.spaulding@va.gov.

a. Attendees will sign in at the start of the site visit. Attendees shall arrive up to 15 minutes early to avoid missing their opportunity to attend. The site visit will begin promptly, at the listed time.

b. Fayetteville VA Medical Center – Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00AM Eastern Time.

The site visit will begin from the Gazebo at the northern end of Building 1, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The POC for the site visit is Andamo Ford, Healthcare Engineer. Do not contact the Site Visit POC with questions about this solicitation. Submit all questions to the Contract Specialist. Notify the Contract Specialist if planning to attend. Provide the company name and number of participants to daniel.spaulding@va.gov by 12:00pm noon, Monday, July 20, 2026.

Andamo Ford Email: Andamo.Ford@va.gov Office number: (910) 488-2120 X205960

2.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

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

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

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:daniel.spaulding@va.gov.

mailto:daniel.spaulding@va.gov mailto:daniel.spaulding@va.gov mailto:Andamo.Ford@va.gov

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material,"

"domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials"

(Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the

Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the

Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR

52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury

Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

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

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

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

Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

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

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

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

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

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

or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

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

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

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

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

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

(2) FASCSA Orders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.sam.gov/

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

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

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

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

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

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

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade

Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of

State at CISADA106@state.gov.

https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx mailto:CISADA106@state.gov

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or

(d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;

(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));

(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;

(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the

Government to consider a waiver);

(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;

(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:

(A) Brand;

(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and

(C) Item description, as applicable.

(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:

(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting

Officer.

https://dibnet.dod.mil/

(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph

(1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the

Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.

(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting

Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of Provision)

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

AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC

2009)

Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

4.2 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(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 (c) 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 a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that 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 (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) 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) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award

Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the

Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) 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 (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) 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 238220 assigned to contract number .

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a…