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CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Solicitation Number: 36C78624B0008 Project Description: 852-MM22-009, In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section 1GJ Expansion, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery The followi... CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Solicitation Number: 36C78624B0008 Project Description: 852-MM22-009, In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section 1GJ Expansion, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 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 questions and responses are provided for bidder s information and use. RFI 1. Confirm that the 26 oak tree is the only tree requiring removal from the work area and all other trees that are evident in aerial photographs (including on Sheet GI001) have been previously removed. Response: Yes, confirming that there is only one (1) tree that needs to be removed. RFI 2. Is tree protection (6-foot fence) required on adjacent trees immediately outside of the construction limits? It wasn t clear which trees needed protection based off the drawings. Response: Tree protection is required to trees as identified on plan sheet CD101. RFI 3. The VA Master Specifications lists a tall fescue blend as the sod and seed type with an asterisk to match existing used on cemetery project site. Is that tall fescue blend listed in the manual still the preferred sod/seed for that area of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery? Response: Yes, correct the tall fescue blend listed in the manual is the preferred product for the area. RFI 4. Is there an excavated fill pile on site for use by the Contractor to use as suitable backfill if there is not enough suitable fill taken from the site during initial excavation? If not, is there a soil/fill specification or preferred vendor in the area that the cemetery approves? Response: No, there is no excavated fill pile on site for use by the Contractor; and No, the Cemetery does not any preferred or approved vendors in the area. Specification 31 20 11 has been revised to provide additional information on requirements for Fills. See 2.1.A for additional information. RFI 5. Is there a required method for screening and approving excavated soil before backfilling the site to finished grade? Response: Screening shall comply with specification section 31 20 11 requirements. Approval of excavated soil utilized for backfill shall meet the requirements identified in 31 20 11, 2.1.A and will require approval from the COR prior to placement. RFI 6. During the site visit, it appeared that the grade and contours more closely matched the desired finished grade in the plans than those of the topo map that showed existing conditions. Was the grading done before or after the survey of that site? Who completed the survey? Response: Site was recently stripped, grubbed, and rough graded. Topo map does not reflect new site conditions. RFI 7. Specifications - Table of Contents refers to Appendix A Geotechnical Report and Appendix B MU Existing Soils Report. Can these reports be provided? Response: Appendix A Geotechnical Report and Appendix B MU Existing Soils Report attached. RFI 8. Is it intended for the awarded contractor to purchase and import fill and topsoil for the job; or should we plan to use only what is onsite? Response: The Government owned material (fill and topsoil) is not and cannot be used, bidders are required to incorporate the cost of purchasing such material in the bid cost. RFI 9. Is there an Onsite Dumpsite available for exported soils? Can surplus excavated soils be disposed of at onsite dump area(s) or will this material be required to be hauled off site? If material is to be disposed of on-site, please provide location of disposal. Response: No, there is no Onsite Dumpsite for Contractor s use. No, surplus excavated soils cannot be disposed of onsite, spoils/trash will be required to be hauled and disposed of off-site as specified in the solicitation. RFI 10. Drawing Number CS501 Detail 3 (Gravesite Monument Marker): Note #2 indicates Concrete to Extend Below Frost Depth and the depth from ground surface to the compacted gravel base is indicated to be 4 0 (4 feet); however, the concrete monument call-out indicates the concrete is to be 1 6 long. Please clarify the length of the concrete monument. Response: Concrete to extend 4 -0 (4 feet). RFI 11. Drawing Number CS501 Detail 3 (Gravesite Monument Marker): Do the Bronze Domed-Top Monument Markers need to identify the grid numbers (i.e., 101 through 125)? Are there any other requirements for marking of the grid numbers? Response: Bronze Domed-Top Monument Markers do not need to identify the grid numbers; they will need to include text engraving National Cemetery Gravesite Grid Monument per detail 3/CD501 and include a 1 dia. Circle centered in the monument and a field stamped cross hairs for alignment as noted in the detail. SPECIFICATION CHANGES: 31 20 11 Earth Moving (SF): Update definition and requirements for Fills. See 2.1.A. DRAWING CHANGES: CS-501 SITE DETAILS 1: Updated detail 3/CS-501 Gravesite Monument Marker REPORTS: GEOTECHNICAL REPORT: Appendix A Geotechnical Report attached. EXISTING SOILS REPORT: Appendix B MU Existing Soils Report attached. END OF AMENDMENT 0001

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

Project Description: 852-MM22-009: In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section 1 GJ Expansion, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery This Pre-Solicitation notice is provided for information purposes only and doe... Project Description: 852-MM22-009: In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section 1 GJ Expansion, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery This Pre-Solicitation 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 36C78624B0008 full Specifications, entitled, 852-MM22-009: In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section 1 GJ Expansion, Jefferson Barracks on or about January 15, 2024, 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. 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 you are not registered with System for Award Management (SAM) you may register online at beta.sam.gov. SAM.gov is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. Beta.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. 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., necessary for the specified In-Ground Cremation (IGC) Section Expansion work at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, as will be further defined and described in accordance in the Government s Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings. 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 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Business Size Standard for this procurement is $45.0 million dollars. The Magnitude of Construction range is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. 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: There will be a Pre-Bid Conference held for this requirement and all interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Details of the pre-bid conference 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. This Pre-Solicitation notice is NOT a request for bids, offers or submittals of any kind. The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to issue the official IFB solicitation on or about January 15, 2024, with the anticipated bid opening around March 1, 2024. The solicitation will be formatted as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the FAR Part 14.4 and VAAR Part 814.1, Sealed Bidding. The Government intends on issuing the IFB solicitation via. SAM.gov/Contract Opportunities. Amendments, if any, will also be posted on the beta.sam.gov 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. No other information regarding Statement of Work, Scope, Dates, etc. will be available until issuance of 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 (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