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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 06, 2025 SAM #8654
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- ADA Corridor Stairwell Signage for Albany VA Medical Center

Notice Date

8/4/2025 11:45:32 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

339950 — Sign Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) ALBANY NY 12208 USA
 

ZIP Code

12208
 

Solicitation Number

36C24225Q0932
 

Response Due

8/6/2025 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

09/05/2025
 

Point of Contact

Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer, Phone: 973-676-1000
 

E-Mail Address

jonathan.kilgore@va.gov
(jonathan.kilgore@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339950 Sign Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The FSC/PSC is 9905 Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates. The Network Contracting Office 02, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, is seeking to purchase Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant corridor stairwell signage for the Albany VA Medical Center. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Signage Type: M (SPA-PC-TB), 9"" x 9"" Unframed ADA Stair ID for Stairwells 1 thru 12- Public & Private Spaces. Per VA Signage Manual PG-18-10, page 381 168 EA 0002 Programming & Graphics 1 EA Pricing should be all inclusive, including all materials and shipping and handling. ______________________________________________________________________ Albany Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Contact: Nicole Maurer Interior Designer STATEMENT OF WORK ADA Corridor Stairwell Signage 1.0 GENERAL SCOPE The Interior Design Program follows the VHA DIRECTIVE 1850.05 which requires the Albany VA to manage a comprehensive interior and exterior signage and wayfinding program in compliance with the VA Signage Manual. This signage is to meet the VA signage design and standards to ensure safety for all veterans and staff. All items must meet the VHA specifications and high-quality threshold while integrating excellent environmental stewardship. ADA code requires Directional signs, including those for means of egress, required by the applicable life safety code, must comply with the visual requirements for information and directional signs (§703.5).� In addition, directions to accessible means of egress required by the International Building Code (IBC) must meet visual criteria (§216.4.3) This requirement includes signage fabrication for corridors at the area close to a stairwell to aid a sighted or vision impaired person indicating a stairwell is adjacent for egress. It does not include installation. Installation will be done in-house with facility management. The VA Point of Contact (POC) is Nicole Maurer, Interior Designer - Nicole Maurer - 518-626-6114 or nicole.maurer@va.gov. 2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide all materials to satisfy the needs of the requirement. ADA Corridor Stairwell Signage delivery will be required by October 1st, 2025 Duty hours will be 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday - Friday. The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. The contractor shall: Coordinate and provide project management of all product design and fabrication, order, and shipping from the manufacturer until final acceptance by the VA Point of Contact. Project scheduling requirements to include planning, manufacturing and product delivery. Provide maintenance manuals for all products specified. 3.0 KICKOFF MEETING The contractor shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days of contract award. Time and date will be determined by VA Point of Contact. 4.0 PRODUCT General All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, marks, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion. Products shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing. Technical Requirement of Products Basis of Design: Print text/graphics messages for direction Setup proofs for different verbiage, each location. Sign Type: M(SPA-PC-TB) Frameless application Concealed hardware fasteners/adhesive to be included Size: 9"" High x 9"" Wide (228.6 mm H x 228.6 mm W) See below & attached examples. Description and Use: Identifies stairwell doors that are fire exits. Message Configuration: Refer to layout drawing for lettering sizes and dimensions. Message Layout A: To be used outside the stair access door at ground level. Message Layout B, C, D, & E: To be used outside the stair access door at floors other than the ground level. Sign Components: Component based sign system. See Section 2.1.5 Construction of the Design Manual for applicable component sign system styles. Graphic Process: Tactile text with accompanying Grade 2 Braille and direct digital print on second surface or silk-screened bottom text Colors: Refer to the chart in the Appendix. Typography: Helvetica Bold Grade 2 Braille Mounting Preferred: Double-sided VHB foam tape and silicone adhesive Installation: Wall-mounted, latch side of door at 60"" (1524 mm) to top of sign from finished floor and 2"" (50.8 mm) over from door frame. For sign placement refer to the Stairwell Guide in Section 2.2.5 Installation of the Design Manual. Quantity: 168 Thickness: ¼ Images Interior Sign Color Chart Figure 4-12 Notes: For interior signage systems, it is recommended that the background color be digitally printed direct to the substrates subsurface. Digital printing reduces VOCs common in polyurethane paints and allows for greater design flexibility. 5.0 SERVICES No installation is required for this contract. Drop ship is requested for this contract. Design Contract Tasks/Requirements The contractor shall attend a minimum of one (1) in-person meeting at the Albany facility to review final award with VA Interior Designer and End Users and to make necessary revisions. During first meeting the contractor shall provide the Interior Designer with scaled drawings showing layouts of awarded product. The contractor shall allow for three (3) revisions per line item included in design services including updating drawings and PDFs as requested by VA Interior Designer. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all sample materials for awarded product (2-Day Delivery) as requested by VA Interior Designer. The product shall not be placed into production without written clearance from the VA POC. The contractor shall provide final, scaled drawings of product layout for sign-off prior to scheduling manufacturing. The contractor shall track the manufacturing schedule and notify VA Interior Designer with updates of estimated completion date by email. The contractor shall attend a post-installation meeting to assess, address, and document any punch-list items and shall submit to the VA Interior Designer a remediation plan within 5 business days. The contractor shall provide 30 days of storage at no additional cost. The Government maintains the option to modify the normal work week, days, and hours, as necessary for the accomplishment of VHA mission. (End of Statement of Work) Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Albany VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY Postal Code: 12208 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: 52.212-1� Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (a)� North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.� The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this� acquisition� appear elsewhere in the� Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an� quote, other than on a� construction� or service� acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for� information technology� value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the� acquisition (1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the� simplified acquisition threshold; (2) Uses the� HUBZone� price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the� offeror� waives the price evaluation preference; or (3) Is an 8(a),� HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value. (b)� Submission of� Quotes. Submit signed and dated� quotes� to the office specified in this� Request for Quote (RFQ)� at or before the exact time specified in this� solicitation.� Quotes� may� be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the� solicitation. As a minimum,� quotes� must� show (1)� The� solicitation� number. (2)� The time specified in the� solicitation� for receipt of� quotations; (3)� The name, address, and telephone number of the� quoter; (4)� A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the� solicitation. This� may� include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5)� Terms of any express� warranty; (6)� Price and any discount terms; (7)� ""Remit to"" address, if different than mailing address; (8)� A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal� Acquisition� Regulation (FAR)� 52.212-3� (see FAR� 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the� offeror� shall� complete electronically); (9)� Acknowledgment of� Quotation� Amendments; (10)� Past performance� information will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements. (11)� Quotes should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the� solicitation.� Quotes� that fail to furnish required representations, or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the� solicitation� may� be excluded from consideration. (c)� Period for acceptance of� Quotes. The� offeror� agrees to hold the prices in its� offer� firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of� quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the� solicitation. (d)� Product samples. When required by the� solicitation, product samples� shall� be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of� quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this� solicitation, these samples� shall� be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e)� Alternate� Quotes.� The Government is not requesting alternate quotations, however, quoters may present alternative terms and conditions, including alternative� line items� (provided that the alternative� line items� are consistent with FAR� subpart� 4.10), or alternative� commercial products� or� commercial services� for satisfying the requirements of this� solicitation. Any exceptions taken by the quoter must clearly be identified in writing. (f)� Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of� quotes. (1)� Quoters� are responsible for submitting� quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the� solicitation� by the time specified in the� solicitation. If no time is specified in the� solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that� quotes� or revisions are due. (2) Any� quote� received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of� quotes� is ""late"" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the� Contracting Officer� determines that accepting the late� quote� would not unduly delay the� acquisition. (3)� If an� emergency� or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that� quotes� cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of� quotes� by the exact time specified in the� Request for Quote, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the� solicitation� or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of� quotes� will be deemed to be extended to the same time of� day� specified in the� solicitation� on the first work� day� on which normal Government processes resume. (g)� Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the� quoter s initial� quote� should� contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. In addition, the Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest quoted price. (h)� Multiple awards. The Government� may� accept issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the� quoter� qualifies the� quotation� by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the quotation,� offers� may� not be submitted for quantities less than those specified in the RFQ. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the� quoter� specifies otherwise in the� quote. (i)� Availability of requirements documents cited in the� solicitation. (1) (i)� The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101 29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at� https://assist.dla.mil. (ii)� If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this� solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this� solicitation� may� be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. (2)� Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards� may� be downloaded from the ASSIST website at� https://assist.dla.mil. (3)� Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website� may� be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by (i)� Using the ASSIST feedback module (� https://assist.dla.mil/ feedback); or (ii)� Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571 767 6688 or email at� assisthelp@dla.mil. (4)� Nongovernment (voluntary) standards� must� be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j)� Unique entity identifier.(Applies to all� quotes� that exceed the� micro-purchase threshold, and� quotes� at or below the� micro-purchase threshold� if the� Request for Quote (RFQ)� requires the Contractor to be� registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The� quoter� shall� enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its� offer, the annotation ""Unique Entity Identifier"" followed by the� unique entity identifier� that identifies the� Quoter's name and address. The� Quoter� also� shall� enter its� Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the� unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the� Quoter� to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR� subpart� 32.11) for the same entity. If the� Quoter� does not have a� unique entity identifier, it� should� contact the entity designated at� www.sam.gov� for� unique entity identifier� establishment directly to obtain one. The� Quoter� should� indicate that it is an� planning to submit a quote� for a Government Request for Quote (RFQ) when contacting the entity designated at� www.sam.gov� for establishing the� unique entity identifier. (k)� [Reserved] (l) Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate. All quoters shall submit a completed and signed Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance (Clause 852.219-76 on pages 16-19). The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification with their quotation, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. (m)� Notification. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). (End of provision) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) 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 version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52. 204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52. 204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) 852.239-75 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (Feb 2023) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: Technical or Quality Price Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting alternate quotations; however, the offeror may present alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Any exceptions taken by the offeror must be clearly identified in writing. The evaluation will consider the following: Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. Note: www.sam.gov registration is required to be completed at the time of submission of response. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 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: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2018) 852.219-73 VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Deviation) (Jan 2023) (a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB : (1) Means a small business concern (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition); (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran; (iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document; (iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and (v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128. (2) The term Service-disabled Veteran means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). (3) The term small business concern has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (4) The term small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities has the meaning given the term small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)). (5) The term ""SDVOSB participant or certified SDVOSB means a small business that has been certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program and listed in the SBA certification database (see 13 CFR 128.102). (b) General. In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the SBA certification database as set forth in 13 CFR 128. (1) Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award. (3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement/LOS certification. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or similarly situated (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required (LOS) certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219-75 or 852.219-76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows: (1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract. (2) Supplies/products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract. (ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CFR 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements. (3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. (4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. (5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6. (e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows: By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period (f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. (g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program, and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406-2 Causes for Debarment). (End of clause) 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (Deviation) (Jan 2023) (a)Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(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: [Offeror check the appropriate box] (i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of suc...
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Albany VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave, Albany 12208

Zip Code: 12208
 

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SN07535708-F 20250806/250804230051 (samdaily.us)
 

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