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CONTINUATION PAGE Amendment 0002 Clarification The following Request for Information (RFI) questions have been submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding this solicitation. The questions and respo... CONTINUATION PAGE Amendment 0002 Clarification The following Request for Information (RFI) questions have been submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding this solicitation. The questions and responses represent all questions submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the deadline established in the Solicitation. The following clarification is hereby being provided regarding the solicitation for bidder s information and use. RFI 1. What metal is to be used in the valley's, drip edge, and other flashing? (SEE WHAT IT SAYS IN THE SPEC'S) Stainless Steel: ASTM A167, Type 302B, dead soft temper. Copper ASTM B370, cold-rolled temper. Bituminous Coated Copper: Minimum copper ASTM B370, weight not less than 1 kg/m² (3 oz/sf); bituminous coating weight not less than 2 kg/m² (6 oz/sf); or copper sheets may be bonded between two layers of coarsely woven bitumen-saturated cotton fabric ASTM D173. Provide crimped exposed fabric surface. Polyethylene Coated Copper: Copper sheet ASTM B370, weighing 1 Kg/m² (3 oz/sf) bonded between two layers of (two mil) thick polyethylene sheet. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B209, Alloy 3003-H14 Galvanized Sheet: ASTM A653. There are several options? Response: Per the Statement of Work and the attached original roof plan, The intent is to replace all the roofing components being removed with the same product type (material, thickness, color, dimensions, etc.). The original roof plan and the Statement of Work call for the Valley s, drip edge and other flashing to be copper (16 oz). Interested bidders should perform a site visit to get a first hands view to identify specifically which type of copper exists. The intent is to put back whatever is there. RFI 2. For the base decking coverage do you want a 15# felt, 30# felt, synthetic felt, or an Ice and water shield, or a combination of? Response: Per the Statement of Work, under I. SCOPE, 1. a. ice and water dam membrane, ice and water shield, one layer of 30# felt... RFI 3. Do you want to mimic all flashing details as what is shown on Drawing A-10 and A-11? Response: See RFI #1 response regarding the intent. However, if an interested Roofing Contractor/bidder has determined that this is not appropriate in their opinion, the respective interested Roofing Contractor/bidder should appropriate suggestion/recommendations. RFI 4. Once the barn is demo d, will Contractor be responsible for rock removal, backfill, topsoil and seed & straw. Response: Yes, Contractor shall follow all the guidance provided in the solicitation, and specifically as it relates to the above question, Statement of Work - under I. Scope (sod, not seed), and XV. General #3 Disposal and Retention in their entirety. END OF AMENDMENT 0002

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Page 4 of 4 NOTICE TYPE: SOLICITATION Specification Number: 36C78622B0005 Project Number: 809-MM22-001 Description: Admin Bldg Simulated Slate Roof, Replace & Demo Pole Barn, FCA Deficiencies, Danvill... Page 4 of 4 NOTICE TYPE: SOLICITATION Specification Number: 36C78622B0005 Project Number: 809-MM22-001 Description: Admin Bldg Simulated Slate Roof, Replace & Demo Pole Barn, FCA Deficiencies, Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Illinois In accordance with Public Law 109-461 this procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms. The SDVOSB must be verified in http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov, to be eligible to submit a bid under this acquisition. Firms must also have current registrations with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and Vets 100 at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html to be eligible for award. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration requires a Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Material, Supplies, etc., necessary for the Restoration improvements to the Administration Building and the Demolition of the Pole Barn. The work includes Administration Building: Replace faux slate roof, Other Areas: Demolish Pole Barn behind Admin building, replace 2 exterior receptacles with 2-GFCI duplex receptacles, all at the Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Illinois, and specific other items and tasks as will be further defined and described in accordance with the Government s Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings, as well as all applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations. The Government anticipates the award of one (1), FFP contract, with an anticipated contract Period of Performance shall be for one hundred and thirty-five (135) calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1AZ Construction of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Business Size Standard for this procurement is $36.5 million dollars. Per FAR 36.204, the project magnitude of construction range is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000. Interested bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds. NOTE: To be eligible for contract consideration offeror MUST fully complete and return the entire Solicitation document. ONLY ONE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED IN RESPONE TO THIS SOLICITATION. SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: Electronic submission of Bids are permitted; Bid must be emailed to the attention of the Contracting Officer addressee identified, No Later Than the due date and time specified in the solicitation. A public bid opening will occur by phone conference using the following: Call Line: 872-701-0185 Conference ID: 443 919 903# All bids shall be submitted electronically via the Vendor Portal by the due date and time outlined in the solicitation. All Interested Bidders must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs eCMS Vendor Portal at https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov. Bidders who require registration shall proceed to the Vendor Portal s Login section and shall click on Request a user account to register. In the event an Offeror is unable to submit a proposal through the vendor portal domain, prior to the proposal closing date, contact the VAAS helpdesk at 1-877-634-3739, or via email at VA.Acquisition.Systems@va.gov. DO NOT wait until the last day to upload bid documents. Bidders are highly encouraged to submit bid packages 2-3 days in advance to avoid system lock outs: If an Offeror experience difficulty in submitting its bid via the Vendor Portal the Contracting Officer may accept an Offeror s quote via email under the following circumstances: Bidder must provide evidence that an email discussions or verbal discussion with the VAAS helpdesk could not resolve registration issues. Bid submitted must meet the time constraints as set forth in the solicitation. Bids submitted via email without set requirements will not be accepted and will be considered to be NONRESPONSIVE. Late or incomplete Bids will NOT be considered and deemed to be nonresponsive. Document naming convention. Solicitation Number, Description, Company Name example: 36C78622B0005, Danville Project 809-MM22-002, ABC Company Bid package shall be one (1) pdf document combining the following minimum required documents: Company cover letter with Solicitation number, Danville Project, Company name and address, POC name, Phone number and eMail address, and Company s DUNS number; Complete blocks 14-20c of the back of the SF 1442, ensuring full completion of all blocks; Complete Price/Cost Schedule; Completed IFB Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet; Complete, sign and attach SF30 Amendments (if applicable); Attach scanned digital copy of the Bid Bond. (ensure to lightly darken raised seals). NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All transmittal correspondences shall be clearly marked with the Solicitation Number, Project title/description, Bidder s / Company Name and Address, and Bid due date and time. All Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. SITE VISIT: An organized Site Visit has been scheduled for March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time (CST); refer to solicitation FAR clause 52.236-37 Site Visit for detailed site visit information. Notice to Potential Offerors: As noted, this procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Only verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSB in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be rejected as non-responsive. To be eligible for award, the SDVOSB must be considered small under the relevant NAICS code and must be registered and verified in the following websites: those desiring to receive an award from this solicitation must be registered at www.vetbiz.gov. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award; firms must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to contract award. Offers received from concerns that are not Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns shall not be considered. (See VAAR Clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.) In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the interested bidder must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Interested bidders must register on the www.sam.gov website for the solicitation. In order to receive e-mail notification of amendments, you must register at www.sam.gov. Amendments to this solicitation will not be mailed but will be posted at the www.sam.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested bidders are responsible for obtaining solicitation from the www.sam.gov Contract Opportunities website and acknowledging any and all Amendment(s) issued for the solicitation. All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the General Services Administration) www.sam.gov website. Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications and must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise and verified in the VETBIZ Registry Information Pages at http://www.vetbiz.va.gov/ prior to submitting an offer, and shall have completed the VETS100A report at http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/vets-100.html (if applicable). As authorized by FAR 5.102 Availability of solicitations, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and the VA will provide no hard copies. The solicitation, consisting of various bid documents, specifications, forms, and drawings will only be available for download at no charge at the Contracting Opportunity website (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). Further details of all dates and events will be available in the solicitation. No other site shall be used to obtain these documents. A Bidder's List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Bidder's responsibility to register on the Contracting Opportunity website (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL bid documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should re-visit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the VA QUESTIONS: Any interested Offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation specifications must request it in writing. NOTE: All questions, requests for clarification and/or information regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing and must reference the Project Number, the Solicitation, and the Description of the Project in the Header or Opening Statement (email is acceptable) to the Contracting Officer: Claude Humphrey (claude.humphrey@va.gov). No Later Than, 3:00 p.m., local time (CST) fifteen (15) calendar days before/prior to the Offer Due Date. No phone inquiries will be accepted. CONTACT PERSON: Claude Humphrey, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service 18434 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172 Phone: 703-630-9362 email: claude.humphrey@va.gov End of Document

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number: 36C78622B0005 Project Number: 809-MM22-001 Description: Admin Bldg Simulated Slate Roof, Replace & Demo Pole Barn, FCA Deficiencies, Danville National Ceme... PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number: 36C78622B0005 Project Number: 809-MM22-001 Description: Admin Bldg Simulated Slate Roof, Replace & Demo Pole Barn, FCA Deficiencies, Danville National Cemetery This notice is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a request for Bid, Proposal, or Quote. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to issue solicitation, number 36C78622B0005 entitled, Admin Bldg Simulated Slate Roof, Replace & Demo Pole Barn, FCA Deficiencies, Danville National Cemetery on or about February 18, 2022, unless additional notice is given, or this notice is modified or cancelled. THIS OPPORTUNITY SHALL BE FOR A 100% SET ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) ONLY. In accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms. The Contractor shall provide all Management, Supervision, Labor, Material, Parts and Equipment necessary for Restoration Improvements to the Danville National Cemetery Administration Building and the Demolition of the Pole Barn. The work shall include, but will not be limited to, Administration Building: Replace faux slate roof, Other Areas: Demo Pole Barn behind Admin building, replace 2 exterior receptacles with 2-GFCI duplex receptacles, all at the Danville National Cemetery, Danville, IL and certain other items and specific tasks as will be further defined and described in accordance with the Government s Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings. The anticipated contract Period of Performance will be two hundred and thirty-five (135) calendar days after issuance of the Government s Notice to Proceed (NTP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the business size standard is $36.5 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1AZ Construction of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. Per FAR 36.204, The magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The full Solicitation, Specifications and Drawings will be posted on Contract Opportunities on/about February 18, 2022, unless additional notice is given, or this notice is modified or cancelled at www.beta.sam.gov . The acquisition type for this solicitation will be an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The IFB will utilize the Electronic Bid Delivery/Opening process. There will be no bids mailed, email, USP, FedDex, or otherwise stated, with the exception all prospective bids MUST BE SUBMITTED via the Government Vendor Portal weblink: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov. Interested Bidders Must Register on the Website before Submission/Bid Due Date. Interested Bidders are responsible for monitoring and downloading any Amendments from Beta.SAM.gov website which may be issued to this solicitation. Official Site Visit: The area of concern will be addressed in more detail in the upcoming issuance of Invitation for Bid (IFB). Interested bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds. As noted, this procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Only verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSB in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be rejected as non-responsive. To be eligible for award, the SDVOSB must be considered small under the relevant NAICS code and must be registered and verified in the following websites: those desiring to receive an award from this solicitation must be registered at www.vetbiz.gov. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award; firms must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at Beta.SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to contract award. Offers received from concerns that are not Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns shall not be considered. (See VAAR Clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.) In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the CO that it is (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Interested bidders must register on the Beta.SAM.gov website for the solicitation. In order to receive e-mail notification of amendments, you must register at Beta.SAM.gov. Amendments to this solicitation will not be mailed but will be posted at the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested bidders are responsible for obtaining solicitation from the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website and acknowledging any and all Amendment(s) issued for the solicitation. No other information regarding Statement of Work, Scope, Dates, etc. will be available until issuance of the Solicitation. CONTRACTING CONTACT PERSON: Claude Humphrey Contracting Officer U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services Phone : 703-630-9362 eMail: claude.humphrey@va.gov End of Document