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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
30
36C25726Q0687
07-15-2026
Rafael Rodriguez
(254) 560-0262
07-22-2026
11:00AM
CDT
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302
San Antonio TX 78240
X
100
X
237990
$37 Million
N/A
X
Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Texas Veterans HCS
1901 Veterans Memorial Dr Building 171
Temple TX 76504
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302
San Antonio TX 78240
This is accomplished through the
Tungsten Network located at:
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
This is mandatory and the sole method
for submitting invoices.
(877) 353-9791
(512) 460-5540
See CONTINUATION Page
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS)
requires repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center.
*************Site Visit*****************
A site visit will be offered on 06/20/2026 at 10:30AM CST
Bldg 53 Rm 115
This is not mandatory but highly recommended
POC:Greg Williams, Gregory.williams11@va.gov, 254-624-7849
*********************************************
See CONTINUATION Page
Rafael Rodriguez
Contracting Officer
36C25726Q0687
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SECTION A 1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS 3
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 3
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE 4
ITEM INFORMATION 4
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE 4
B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK 5
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 9
C.2 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) 10
C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) 12
C.4 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 12
C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 13
C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020) 23
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 24
E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 24
E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 25
E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 25
E.4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020) 25
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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257 Rafael Rodriguez
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302
San Antonio TX 78240
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management, or
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Upon Completion of Services
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO
DATE
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
1.00
JB
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The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requesting repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center IAW the SOW.
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2LC - Repair or Alteration of Tunnels and Subsurface Structures
GRAND TOTAL
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B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001
SHIP TO:
Olin E. Teague VA Hospital
1901 Veterans Memorial Dr
Temple, TX 76504
USA
1.00
08/07/2027
MARK FOR:
Gregory Williams
254-624-7849
Gregory.Williams11@va.gov
FOB:
DESTINATION
B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the labor, equipment, tools, materials, testing, installation, waterproofing, electrical replacements, insulation replacement, documentation, and all confined space work required to complete the project in accordance with VA standards and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, confined-space entry procedures, and commissioning required to:
Repair water intrusion damaged tunnel sections, risers, and vaults.
Waterproof the tunnel system to reduce future water intrusion.
Replace missing or damaged insulation.
Replace light bulbs or fixtures that cannot be repaired.
Repair leaking discharge pipe.
Remove all debris from tunnel.
Conduct all work inside steam tunnels in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space requirements, VA safety policies, and CTVHCS safety procedures.
Pertinent VA files, drawings, and reference materials will be provided to the Contractor. All information must be field verified by the Contractor. Data provided by the Government is not guaranteed to be complete. Contractor shall follow all VA standards and codes located at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.
3.0 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Structural Repairs
A. Waterproofing of Risers, Vaults, and Manholes:
Install new waterproofing on all risers at vaults and service manholes.
Install backer rod and joint filler using approved equivalent materials: Sika Backer Rod and Sikaflex Construction Sealant.
Seal all joints and cracks exhibiting water intrusion.
Remove deteriorated concrete from joints.
Install SIKA Swellstop or Alchemy Spectec (or VA approved equal).
Install waterproof protection over all repair areas.
B. Concrete Work:
Remove all spalled concrete.
Install concrete surface repair using a thin patch material comparable to QUIKRETE Quick Setting Cement.
C. Insulation Work:
Replace missing or damaged insulation with Calcium Silicate or equivalent.
3.2 Electrical Repairs
The Contractor shall replace the following electrical components inside the tunnel system:
Replace unserviceable lights with LED equivalents.
Replace fixtures as needed with approved models including Lithonia Lighting DMW2, Killark MBF131, and incandescent fixtures where required.
4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
All work shall comply with VA Master Specifications, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, and confined space regulations.
5.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (STEAM TUNNELS)
The steam tunnels at CTVHCS are classified as Permit Required Confined Spaces. Requirements include:
Written confined space program and daily permits.
Pre entry and continuous atmospheric testing.
Forced air ventilation during entry.
Properly trained entrants, attendants, and supervisors.
Retrieval systems and communication procedures.
Hot work permit if welding occurs in tunnels.
Hazard control and Lockout/Tagout compliance.
6.0 SUBMITTALS
Contractor shall provide all product data sheets, installation manuals, warranty information, confined space permits, daily activity logs (if requested), and final test and commissioning reports.
7.0 QUALITY CONTROL
Contractor shall implement a QC plan including field inspections, material verification, repair documentation, and coordination with the Program manager (PM).
8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
All work shall be completed within 60 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall submit a schedule within 10 days of NTP.
9.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY
Contractors must comply with OSHA, NFPA 70E, VA Safety Manual, and CTVHCS safety procedures. All workers shall obtain VA badges. Work areas must remain safe and secured.
10.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)
None.
11.0 POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)
PM: Greg Williams, Gregory.williams11@va.gov, 254 624 7849
Alternate PM: Roger Adams, roger.adams@va.gov, 254 743 2929
12.0 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall repair defective workmanship at no cost to the VA, manage warranties, and respond to warranty calls within 24 48 hours.
13.0 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION
Final report shall include date, technician, service performed, model/serial numbers, VA barcode numbers, parts replaced, and contract number.
14.0 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Includes New Year s Day, MLK Day, Washington s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any additional declared holidays.
15.0 NARA RECORDS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall comply with Federal Records Act, NARA regulations, Privacy Act requirements, and protect all government records.
16.0 INFECTION CONTROL (ICRA)
Contractor shall comply with ICRA Levels 1 4 as determined during the project kickoff meeting.
17.0 Program Manager (PM) CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary PM:
Greg Williams
Email: Gregory.williams11@va.gov
Phone: 254 624 7849
Alternate PM:
Roger Adams
Email: roger.adams@va.gov
Phone: 254 743 2929
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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)
(End of Clause)
FAR Number
Title
Date
52.203-17
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
NOV 2023
52.203-19
PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS
JAN 2017
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.209-6
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED
JAN 2025
52.209-10
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS
NOV 2015
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)
OCT 2025
52.222-3
CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-36
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-50
COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-51
EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.225-3
BUY AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ISRAELI TRADE ACT (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.226-8
ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
MAY 2024
52.229-12
TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS
FEB 2021
52.232-33
PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
OCT 2018
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
52.233-3
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
AUG 1996
52.233-4
APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM
OCT 2004
52.242-17
GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK
APR 1984
52.244-6
SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)
APR 2026
852.203-70
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
MAY 2018
852.204-70
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)
MAR 2026
852.204-72
PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)
MAR 2026
852.215-70
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION)
JAN 2023
852.215-71
EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS
OCT 2019
852.219-73
VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES
NOV 2022
852.232-72
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
NOV 2018
852.242-71
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER
OCT 2020
C.2 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)
(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that
(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:
(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.
(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.
(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.
(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.
(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:
(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;
(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and
(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.
(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.
(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.
(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.
Certification
I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].
Printed Name of Signee: ___________
Printed Title of Signee: _____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ______________
Company Name and Address: _______________
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C.3 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)
(a)Definitions. As used in this clause
Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.
Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.
(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;
(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;
(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;
(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and
(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.
(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).
(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.
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C.4 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause
Sustainable products means
(1) A product that contains recovered material designated by the EPA under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).
(2) An energy-efficient product or low standby power device (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega, and https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list).
(3) A biobased product that meets the content requirements of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR Part 4270) (https://www.biopreferred.gov/)
(4) A substance identified in the EPA s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a safe alternative to an ozone-depleting substance (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables).
(b) Requirements. The Government has identified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract the sustainable products that are required during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it provides sustainable products as required by this contract, when the products are
(1) Delivered to the Government;
(2)Furnished for use by the Government;
(3) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; or
(c) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract.
(End of Clause)
C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause
American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.
Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:
(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;
(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);
(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or
(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.
Covered foreign country means The People s Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or
(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.
Critical technology means
(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;
(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled
(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or
(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;
(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);
(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);
(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or
(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).
FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act covered foreign entity.
FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):
(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders that apply to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.
(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.
(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.
Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)
(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use
(i) Of that equipment; or
(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;
(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but
(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.
Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following
(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;
(3) The National Security Agency;
(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;
(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;
(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;
(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;
(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;
(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;
(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;
(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or
(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.
Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connecting a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.
Kaspersky Lab-covered article means any hardware, software, or service that
(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity;
(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity; or
(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab-covered entity.
Kaspersky Lab-covered entity means
(1) Kaspersky Lab;
(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., Kaspersky ;
(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or
(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.
National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency
(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or
(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.
Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.
Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.
Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.
Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.
Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned directly by a parent corporation or through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).
Unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system (49 U.S.C. 44801(12)).
(b) Prohibitions on providing or using specific products or services in performance of contract. Unless a waiver or exception applies, the Contractor is prohibited from providing any products or services to the Government or using in the performance of the contract any of the following:
(1) A covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor s employees (section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328));
(2) A Kaspersky Lab-covered article (Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91));
(3) Covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraphs (a)(1)(A) of section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)). This does not prohibit contractors from providing
(i) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act covered foreign entities.
(1) Prohibition. The Contractor is prohibited from
(i) Delivering any FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system, which includes unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) and associated elements (sections 1823 and 1826 of American Security Drone Act of 2023, within the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Pub. L. 118-31, Div. A, Title XVIII, Subtitle B, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.);
(ii) On or after December 22, 2025, operating a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system in the performance of the contract (section 1824 of Pub. L. 118-31); and
(iii) On or after December 22, 2025, using Federal funds to procure or operate a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1825 of Pub. L. 118-31).
(2) Procedures. The Contractor shall search SAM for the FASC-maintained list of American Security Drone Act covered foreign entities before proposing, or using in performance of the contract, any unmanned aircraft system. Also, the Contractor shall ensure any effort or expenditure associated with a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system is consistent with a corresponding exemption, exception, or waiver determination expressly stated in the contract.
(3) Exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. The prohibitions in paragraph (c) of this clause do not apply where the agency has determined an exemption, exception, or waiver applies, and the contract indicates that such a determination has been made. See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.
(d) Prohibition on using or providing specific products or services or conducting certain transactions regardless of connection to contract.
(1) Certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, systems, or services.
(i) Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the Government, the Contractor cannot use any equipment, systems, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232)).
(ii) This prohibition applies to using covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. This does not prohibit the contractor from using
(A) A service that connects to the facilities of a third party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(B) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) Office of Foreign Assets Control Restrictions.
(i) Except as authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the Department of the Treasury, the Contractor shall not acquire, for use in the performance of this contract, any supplies or services if any proclamation, Executive order, or statute administered by OFAC, or if OFAC s implementing regulations at 31 CFR chapter V, would prohibit such a transaction by a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(ii) Except as authorized by OFAC, most transactions involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan are prohibited, as are most imports from Burma or North Korea, into the United States or its outlying areas.
(A) For lists of entities and individuals subject to economic sanctions, see OFAC s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/specially-designated-nationals-and-blocked-persons-list-sdn-human-readable-lists.
(B) For more information about these restrictions, as well as updates, see OFAC s regulations at 31 CFR chapter V and at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/office-of-foreign-assets-control-sanctions-programs-and-information.
(C) To conduct electronic screens of potential parties to regulated transactions, see the consolidated screening list at https://www.trade.gov/consolidated-screening-list, which consolidates multiple export screening lists of the Departments of Commerce, State, and the Treasury.
(3) Sudan prohibition. The Contractor is prohibited from conducting any restricted business operations in Sudan in accordance with Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).
(4) Iran prohibitions.
(i) Unless an exception applies according to paragraph (d)(4)(iii) or the Government grants a waiver, the contractor shall not engage in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran (section 6(b)(1)(A) of Iran Sanctions Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note).
(ii) Unless an exception applies according to paragraph (d)(4)(iii) or the Government grants a waiver, contractor shall not export certain sensitive technology to Iran, as determined by the President, and has an active exclusion in SAM (22 U.S.C. 8515).
(iii) The prohibition in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) and (d)(4)(ii) do not apply if the acquisition is subject to trade agreements and the offeror certifies that all the offered products are designated country end products or designated country construction material (see part 25).
(iv) Unless an exception applies or the Government grants a waiver, contractors are prohibited from knowingly engaging in any significant transaction (i.e., over $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 according to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (section 6(b)(1)(B) of Iran Sanctions Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note)).
(e) Governmentwide exclusion and removal orders.
(1) Unless the Government has issued an applicable waiver, contractors shall not provide or use as part of the performance of the contract 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 as follows:
(i) For solicitations and contracts awarded by a Department of Defense contracting office, DoD FASCSA orders apply.
(ii) For all other solicitations and contracts, DHS FASCSA orders apply.
(2) The Contractor shall search for the phrase FASCSA order in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to locate applicable FASCSA orders.
(3) The Government may identify in the solicitation other FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, which are effective and apply to the solicitation and resulting contract.
(4) A FASCSA order issued after the date of solicitation applies to this contract only if added by an amendment to the solicitation or modification to the contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)).
(f)Reasonable inquiry. The contractor shall conduct a reasonable inquiry to determine if there are any prohibited products or services. The inquiry will look at any information in the entity s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.
(g) Removal of prohibited products and services. For Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, upon notification from the Contracting Officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any product or service produced or provided by a source that this clause prohibits.
(h) General report.
(1) If the Contractor identifies or is notified by any source, (including a subcontractor at any tier), that any product or service provided or used (or to be provided or used) during contract performance does not comply with any prohibition in this clause, then the Contractor shall report the following information, or as much information is known, in writing to the contracting office as identified in paragraph (h)(2) within 72 hours:
(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;
(ii) The specific prohibition the product or service is not complying with;
(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 contractor would like the Government to consider a waiver, and asks for such a waiver);
(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would comply 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 implemented or recommended.
(2) If a report must be submitted to a contracting office, the Contractor shall submit the report as follows:
(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.
(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer.
(iii) For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to both the contracting office for the indefinite delivery contract and the contracting office for any affected order.
(3) If the report provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, and the contractor later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, then the contractor shall submit a subsequent report within 72 hours of discovering the new information.
(4) The contractor shall also report the information in paragraph (h)(1) if the contractor wishes to ask for a waiver of the requirements of a new FASCSA order being applied through modification.
(i) New FASCSA orders report.
(1) During contract performance, the Contractor shall review SAM at least once every three months, or as advised by the Contracting Officer, to check for covered articles subject to FASCSA order(s), or for products or services produced by a source subject to FASCSA order(s) not currently identified under paragraph (e) of this clause.
(2) If the Contractor identifies a new FASCSA order(s) that could impact their supply chain, then the Contractor shall conduct a reasonable inquiry to identify whether a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source subject to the FASCSA order(s) was provided to the Government or used during contract performance. The inquiry will look at any information in the entity s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.
(3) The Contractor shall submit a report to the contracting office identified in paragraph (h)(2) of this clause if the Contractor identifies, including through any notification by a subcontractor at any tier, that a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source was provided to the Government or used during contract performance and is subject to a FASCSA order(s). For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to both the contracting office for the indefinite delivery contract and the contracting office for any affected order. The Contractor shall report the following information within 72 hours for each covered article or each product or service produced or provided by a source, where the covered article or source is subject to a FASCSA order:
(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;
(ii) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;
(iii) The specific FASCSA order the product or service does not comply with;
(iv) The elements of (h)(1)(iii) through (ix) of this clause.
(j) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (j) but excluding subparagraphs (d)(1) and (i)(1), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for acquiring commercial products or commercial services.
(End of Provision)
C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any VAAR (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of Clause)
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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025)
(1) Attachment A Cover Letter. Contractor shall complete the cover letter and provide the required information and signature.
(2) Quote detailing Technical Acceptability. Technical information shall be submitted in a separate document. Do not include Vendor information in document s overhead.
(3) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)). website located at https://sam.gov/
(4) Price/Quotation shall be valid for at least 60 days.
(5) Responses due dates:
Submission of your response shall be received no later than 11:00 AM CT on July 22,
2026. Questions due no later than July 20 , 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Officer, Rafael Rodriguez
e-mail: rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov
E.1 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/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)
(End of Provision)
FAR Number
Title
Date
52.203-18
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS REPRESENTATION
JAN 2017
52.204-7
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.212-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)
OCT 2025
52.229-11
TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION
JUN 2020
852.239-75
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE
FEB 2023
(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)
E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
Basis for Award
Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all POPs. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum (Price Schedule). The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum (Price Schedule).
Technical Capability: The Quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government's requirements as listed in the Scope of Work. The Contract shall comply with the following technical areas:
DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
Structural Repairs
A. Waterproofing of Risers, Vaults, and Manholes:
Install new waterproofing on all risers at vaults and service manholes.
Install backer rod and joint filler using approved equivalent materials: Sika
Backer Rod and Sikaflex Construction Sealant.
Seal all joints and cracks exhibiting water intrusion.
Remove deteriorated concrete from joints.
Install SIKA Swellstop or Alchemy Spectec (or VA approved equal).
Install waterproof protection over all repair areas.
Concrete Work:
Remove all spalled concrete.
Install concrete surface repair using a thin patch material comparable to QUIKRETE Quick Setting Cement.
Insulation Work:
Replace missing or damaged insulation with Calcium Silicate or equivalent.
Electrical Repairs
The Contractor shall replace the following electrical components inside the tunnel system:
Replace unserviceable lights with LED equivalents.
Replace fixtures as needed with approved models including Lithonia Lighting DMW2, Killark MBF131, and incandescent fixtures where required.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
All work shall comply with VA Master Specifications, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, and confined space regulations.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (STEAM TUNNELS)
The steam tunnels at CTVHCS are classified as Permit Required Confined Spaces. Requirements include:
Written confined space program and daily permits.
Pre entry and continuous atmospheric testing.
Forced air ventilation during entry.
Properly trained entrants, attendants, and supervisors.
Retrieval systems and communication procedures.
Hot work permit if welding occurs in tunnels.
Hazard control and Lockout/Tagout compliance.
(b) Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate quotations using the evaluation process outlined in RFO 12.203, where quotations will be evaluated for technical acceptability. The government will evaluate quotations in conjunction with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Procedures IAW RFO 12.203. Each response must meet the minimum technical requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations.
(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of Provision)
E.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)
E.4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision.
(b) The use in this solicitation of any VAAR Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.
(End of Provision)
