Solicitation 36C24826R0107.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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36C24826R0107

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05-14-2026

675-25-804

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Elizabeth Romero (407) 399-7526

Project Title: Install Water Tower Projector System at Lake Nona Project Number: 675-25-804 Location: Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Nona Facility, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827

NAICS 238210: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractor; Size Standard of $19.0M Service Code: J061: Maintenance, Repairs, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment.

The services required for project 675-25-804 are to provide construction services in accordance with this solicitation.

This requirement is set-aside for U.S. Small Business Administration certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found at SBA.Gov.

The VA Medical Centers are SMOKE-FREE facilities. Contractors, in order to enter the VA campuses must have picture ID.

It shall be known that funds are not currently available. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. All Offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

AT THE TIME OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases.

System for Award Management: https://www.sam.gov U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov Refer to solicitation 36C24826R0107 instruction for the cutoff date for submissions of proposal.

Site Visit: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (EST) at the front of the Lake Nona Central Energy Plant (CEP).

Request for Information (RFI): RFI(s) due Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST, email to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

Request for Proposal (RFP): Proposals due Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.

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X 10 one (1) Email 11:00 AM EST

06-15-2026

X https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sba.gov/ mailto:elizabeth.romero@va.gov

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 SECTION A, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 2500 Lakemont Ave Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Elizabeth Romero

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-36342

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)–

BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.3 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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

(NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

4.2 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.3 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000)

4.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.5 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

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

4.7 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.9 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.10 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

4.11 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014)

4.12 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.13 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.14 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.15 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.16 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION) (MAR 2026)

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

4.18 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

4.19 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

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

4.21 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

4.22 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

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

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

4.25 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

(FEB 2023)

4.26 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.27 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

4.28 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)

4.29 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES (OCT

2018)

4.30 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:

Project 675-25-804, Install Water Tower Projector System at Lake Nona campus, Central Energy Plant (CEP), OVAHCS, Lake Nona Facility, Orlando, FL 32827.

The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per the Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE:

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE:

J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

1.00 JB $ $

GRAND TOTAL $

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Orlando VA Healthcare System, Lake Nona Facility, Central Energy Plant (CEP) 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827.

1.00 180 calendar days after the Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTALL WATER TOWER PROJECTOR SYSTEM AT LAKE NONA

PROJECT 675-25-804

ORLANDO VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

13800 VETERANS WAY, ORLANDO, FL 32827

I. DEFINITION AND ACRONYMS:

A. Construction: as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Is the procurement by the Government, under one (1) contract, with one (1) firm for the construction services on a specific project.

B. Contracting Officer (CO): The services to be performed under this contract are subject to general supervision, direction, control, and approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's representative is responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

D. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract.

E. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA): Used to identify potential risks associated with the renovation, construction, and some maintenance & repair activities and to develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize these risks. Prior to beginning work, this assessment will be completed.

F. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): Measures that are instituted to compensate for significant hazards posed by existing life safety (fire) code deficiencies or construction/renovation activities.

G. Request for Proposal (RFQ): This is a solicitation made, often through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service to potential suppliers to submit proposals.

H. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP): Protects, conserves, and manages Florida's natural resources and enforces the State's environmental laws.

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

J. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS), located at Lake Nona Campus, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827, Central Energy Plant (CEP) Water Tower, requires a solution to provide projection mapping that shall be connected to the current digital signage platform. The projector should be installed outside the CEP near the Water Tower and project images on the Water Tower to display information relevant to the medical facility.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to design, construct, and install a complete outdoor Projection Mapping Infrastructure and 4K-RGB Laser Projector System Installation at the OVAHCS, including construction of a reinforced block mounting column and trenching across the field and roadway for power/data lines. The projector will be used for projection mapping on the CEP Water Tower.

B. Project Overview:

The projector system will display therapeutic, aesthetic, and informational content onto the OVAHCS Water Tower.

The projector system shall integrate with the existing digital signage platform; Appspace CMS via a Brightsign Player (government-furnished equipment) and be resilient in harsh outdoor conditions.

C. Specific Project Requirements:

1.0 Projector Foundation – Block Column:Contractor shall construct a reinforced masonry column measuring 48" x 48" x 14’ in height with a concrete base measuring 72" x 72" x 12".

1.2 The structure shall be engineered to support a minimum of 197 lbs. The structure must support the projector and associated weatherproof enclosure.

1.3 Column must be a finish and be architecturally treated or painted to match nearby structures and meet aesthetic goals of OVAHCS.

1.4 Conduit sleeves shall be embedded for data/power pass-through to the projector enclosure.

2.0 Trenching & Conduit Installation:Contractor shall trench across grassy field and asphalt roadway to connect:

2.2 Electrical service from Panel ELE4 (CEP Area B) to the projector base.

2.3 Data service from Room 1A114 (CEP) to the projector base.

2.4 Trenching shall follow NEC and local code for burial depth and separation between power and low-voltage conduits.

2.5 Asphalt cuts shall be restored per OVAHCS roadway standards.

2.6 All conduit used shall be: ¾” EMT for power. 1” EMT or approved cable trays for data.

2.7 Contractor shall provide and install all pull boxes, handholes, and required fittings.

2.8 All penetrations through barriers must be sealed with fire-rated caulking.

3.0 Installation of Projector and Hardware: Contractor shall purchase and install 4K-RGB Laser Projector

System.

3.2 Shall meet the salient characteristics stated in section 5.

3.3 Contractor shall provide UL-listed projector enclosure with all environmental protection.

4.0 Projector System Installation:

4.1 Install outdoor-rated, UL-listed projector enclosure with environmental protection. Mount 4K-RGB Laser projector and connect to power, data and Brightsign digital signage player.

4.2 Ensure orientation, lens throw, and image alignment are engineered for optimal projection on the Water Tower surface.

4.3 Install and terminate: Plenum-rated CAT6A U/FTP data cabling with modular jacks (compatible with RJ11). Fiber cabling if required for link transmitter.

4.4 All data terminations shall follow TIA/EIA-568A standards and be tested and certified.

4.5 Provide full commissioning, system calibration, and testing.

5.0 Salient Characteristics of 4K-RGB Laser Projector System:

5.1 Orientation; Omnidirectional.

5.2 50,000 ISO lumens.

5.3 2000:1 on/off; 5000:1 on/off with high contrast lens.

5.4 3DLP 1.38” DMD.

5.5 4K (4096 x 2160).

5.6 RGB pure laser.

5.7 25000 hrs. at 100% brightness 50000 hrs. at 60% brightness.

5.8 Frame Rate: Standard: 24-60Hz; 4K@120hz & 4K 3D@60hz per eye.

5.9 Inputs: 4x12G-SDI, 2xHDMI 2.0, 2xDisplayPort 1.2, Fiber (QSFP+), Transmitter (1input/1output), HDBaseT, Audio Out.

5.10 Sound Level 46dBA in quiet fan mode at 23c/55dBA in standard fan mode at 23c.

5.11 Power input: 200-240 VAC, 19A, 50/60Hz Single Phase Connector IEC60309 30A.

5.12 Power Consumption: 2800W typical; 3800W Max.

5.13 Liquid, Self-Contained Cooling.

5.14 Laser: Class 1 – risk group 3 (N4).

5.15 (LxWxH) 36.3x25x15” (922x635x380mm) not including lens.

5.16 Weight: 197lbs (89.3kg) (N5).

5.17 Lens; 0.72:1 (throw ratio); High Brightness Fixed; 14.3lbs (Weight).

5.18 Outdoor rated UL listed enclosure for projector.

5.19 Link Transmitter: Output-single/multi-mode fiber types, works with QSFP+.

5.20 Inputs for Link transmitter: 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 inputs -supports HDCP 1.4; 2 x HDMI 2.0 inputs

Supports both HDCP 1.4 and 2.2.

5.21 Link Transmitter: onboard fiber for point-to-point connection supporting 4K quality.

5.22 Onboard receiver with direct input to projector.

5.23 Transmitter can be networked to configure and monitor the system status without having to reach the device.

5.24 Full bandwidth point-to-point supporting up to 40 Gbit/s on single cable.

5.25 High Bandwidth multi-input card (HBMIC).

5.26 Automated camera-based alignment software.

5.27 VA staff must undergo a minimum of two (2) hours of on-site training at installation; training may be recorded by the VA if needed.

6.0 Integration & Programming:

6.1 Connect and configure the projector system to OVAHCS Appspace CMS via Brightsign player.

6.2 Validate communication with existing signage infrastructure.

6.3 Coordinate with VA POC to validate content display and emergency message operation.

6.4 Implement automated alignment software for camera-based projector adjustment.

7.0 Training & Documentation:

7.1 Provide a minimum of two (2) hours of onsite training for OVAHCS personnel. VA may record session.

7.2 Deliver all manuals, as-built drawings, warranty documents, certifications, and maintenance instructions.

7.3 Provide results of data/fiber continuity testing in hard and soft copies.

8.0 Compliance and Safety Requirements:

8.1 Adhere to all applicable standards, NFPA 70 (2023), NFPA 72 (2025), NFPA 101 (2024) NEC (2025), OSHA, VA Master Specifications.

8.2 Perform lockout/tagout procedures during power installation.

8.3 Follow all VA security, access, and scheduling protocols.

9.0 Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE):

9.1 Brightsign Player will be provided by the VA.

9.2 Rack space for AV equipment is available in the IT closet.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. Working Hours:

A. All work hours SHALL be coordinated with the project’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All work shall be performed DURING normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm).

B. Length of Project:

1. Project’s construction phase SHALL be completed in no more than 180 calendar days from the

Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Government acceptance.

2. Commissioning and training shall be done Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EST unless otherwise requested by a two (2) weeks’ notice.

3. Weekend access may be granted with two (2) weeks’ notice.

4. Contractor shall provide fourteen (14) working days' notice prior to equipment delivery and installation commencement.

5. Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for the Construction phase with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer and COR for review and approval before the NTP.

C. Utility Shutdowns/Outages: All shutdowns including disruption of fire alarms, must be requested by the Contractor at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance.

IV. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

A. All Contractor personnel are required to have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. The CO must receive a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration (VA). In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who have been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage.

The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities. The Government will have twenty-one (21) calendar days to review the AHA and APP.

B. The Contractor shall submit documentation validating completion of the OSHA construction safety course for all personnel.

V. RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations shall apply to this contract, such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

B. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

C. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

D. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

E. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

F. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

G. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractors should deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

H. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

I. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

VI. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

A. All available record drawings will be provided upon request to the Contractor. They should not, however, be considered “as built”. These drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation as to the accuracy or information contained in the files. All information in the files shall be independently verified by the user. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the VA harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees arising out of the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawing files.

VI. SECURITY:

A. The contractor shall be escorted by a VA employee(s) during construction. The contractor will not have access to

VA-sensitive information.

VII. SUBMITTALS:

A. Contractor shall submit documentation proof of OSHA construction safety course.

B. General Contractor License and Insurance.

C. Submittal as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

D. Warranties

VIII. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC):

A. The contractor shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

B. Within two (2) weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that shall be taken during the construction phase and the name of the Contractor’s team member responsible for QA/QC.

C. Upon its completion each task shall be initiated and dated by the Contractor’s team member responsible.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.228-1 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Elizabeth Romero Contracting Officer

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 8 (NCA 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 2500 Lakemont Ave Orlando FL 32827

Mailing Address: N/A

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

GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.6 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.

https://www.sam.gov/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

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

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

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

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

(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.

mailto:CISADA106@state.gov https://dibnet.dod.mil/

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

(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)

2.7 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

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE

ACQUISITION PLAN

SEP 2019

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

2.8 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)

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

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service

(003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email:

EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision)

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of Provision)

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

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101.

(b) Certification. [Offeror shall check either (1) or (2).]

_____ (1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available at https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/; and

(ii) No entity owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a…