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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 5 of 5 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *=Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 5 Project... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 5 of 5 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *=Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 5 Project Description: 940-MM23-002: In Ground Cremains (IGC) Section, Survey, & Site Improvements, Fargo National Cemetery In accordance with Public Law 109-461 this procurement opportunity is being issued as a 100% SET ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) FIRMS ONLY, competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms. In order to be considered for contract award, the lowest responsive and responsible firm meeting the solicitation requirement shall be verified as an SDVOSB firm in Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) website by the date and time specified for receipt of bids. No other sources will be considered. All interested firms submitting a bid must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) database at time of bid submission. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contract, the 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 Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) website. 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 in Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) database. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award; firms must also be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to contract award. Offers received from firms that are not Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database will 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 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.va.gov. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be rejected as non-responsive. If a firm is not registered with System for Award Management (SAM) the firm may register online at SAM.gov. SAM.gov is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. SAM.gov is used as a means to provide basic business information, socioeconomic status, capabilities and financial information to the Government. This requirement will apply to all solicitations and awards, regardless of the media use. Per the attached Invitations for Bids (IFB) Solicitation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Material, Parts, Equipment, Supplies, etc., required and necessary to provide construction services to Survey and Develop In-Ground Cremains (IGC) Section 1, and to provide various Cemetery Site Improvements as defined and described in accordance in the Statement of Work and Specifications. The Government anticipates the award of one (1), FFP contract, with an anticipated Period of Performance one hundred eighty-one (181) calendar days after issuance of the Government s Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1PZ Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238190 Other Foundations, Structures and Building Exterior Contractors. The Business Size Standard for this procurement is $19.0 million dollars. The Magnitude of Construction range is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000. Bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide both a Performance and Payment Bond. NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. SITE VISIT: There will be a Pre-Bid Site Visit held for this requirement, interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Details of the pre-bid Site Visit will be included in the issued solicitation package; refer to solicitation FAR clause 52.236-37 Site Visit for details pertaining to the Site Visit. Amendments, if any, will also be posted on the SAM.gov/Contract Opportunities website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this 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 (SAM.gov/Contract 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 (SAM.gov/Contract Opportunities). Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL bid documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should re-visit the SAM.gov 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 eMail: claude.humphrey@va.gov (End of Document)