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CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Solicitation Number: 36C78623B0018 Project Description: 852CM3040A: Section 1KK Install Irrigation and Turf, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery The following Request... CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Solicitation Number: 36C78623B0018 Project Description: 852CM3040A: Section 1KK Install Irrigation and Turf, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery The following Request for Information (RFI) questions have been submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding this solicitation. The following questions and responses are provided for bidder s information and use. RFI 1. If the Contract option to replace all the sod is accepted, would the NCA want the old sod dumped at the JBNC backfill/overflow pile near the barn or do you want it hauled off and disposed of by the contractor? Response: No - based on the specification language, the NCA would not want the old sod dumped at the backfill/overflow pile, it would be the Contractor s responsibility to haul away and dispose of the waste off-site at a properly license disposal site. RFI 2. Will the NCA be providing a tax-exemption certificate after contract award? Response: YES RFI 3. Is the control unit for the new irrigation in section 1KK going to need to be tied in with wire to any other sections or will this be completely self-contained? Response: No, the controller does not need to be wired; it will be a standalone unit with Wi-Fi. END OF AMENDMENT 0001

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

Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 2 Solicitation Number: 36C78623B0018 Project Description: 852CM3040A: Section 1KK Install Irrigation and Turf, Jef... Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 2 Solicitation Number: 36C78623B0018 Project Description: 852CM3040A: Section 1KK Install Irrigation and Turf, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery The solicitation is issued as an Invitation to Bid (IFB). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes part of the solicitation being requested along with the attached solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to issue solicitation, number 36C78623B0018 entitled, Section 1KK Install Irrigation and Turf, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on or about May 12, 2023, 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 this procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms. The SDVOSB must be verified in http://www.veterans.certify.sba.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 Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Materials, Parts, and Equipment, etc., necessary to install Irrigation and Turf at Section 1KK at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery; the work shall include, but will not limited to, the install a complete irrigation system in burial Section 1KK inclusive to the General Conditions, Irrigation Main Lines, Lateral Piping, pop-up Rotor Sprinkler Head, Back-flow Preventor, Solar Controller, and all other work necessary to construct and complete the Irrigation install and improvements as shown and described in the contract documents, Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings. The anticipated contract Period of Performance will be sixty (60) calendar days after issuance of the Government s Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1NE Construction of Water Supply Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. Per FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Interested bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds. NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. SITE VISIT: Refer to solicitation FAR clause 52.236-37 Site Visit for detailed pertaining to the organized Site Visit. The full Solicitation, Specifications and Drawings will be posted on Contract Opportunities 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 electronically via email to the attention of the respective Contracting Officer at his/her respective Government's email address stated herein. 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. 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 whttp://www.veterans.certify.sba.gov. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The SBA 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 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 Small Business Administration database at: http://www.veterans.certify.sba.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. 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). CONTRACTING CONTACT PERSON: Claude Humphrey Contracting Officer U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services Phone : 708-202-8387 ext. 77051 eMail: claude.humphrey@va.gov