This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C24226Q0095, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The amendment, dated November 19, 2025, serves to confirm the site visit time for the project is 10:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Point of Contact for the site visit is Amer Romhen, reachable at 718-836-6600 X7183. While not mandatory, attendance at the site visit is highly encouraged. All offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment on their submitted quotes for validation. The amendment also specifies that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Charlie Augustin is the Contracting Officer.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for the "Sewage Ejector Pump Replacement" project (Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0095) at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement with an estimated construction magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000. The project requires the contractor to furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision to replace two sewer ejector pumps, four shut-off valves, clean and paint the pit, install lighting, remove debris, replace electrical disconnects, install a new running time meter, and provide a new electronic control unit, common rail, backflow preventer, vents, drains, float switch, and gate valves. The performance period is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 24th, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST at Brooklyn Campus, Building 4, room G-16. Questions must be submitted via email to Charlie.Augustin@va.gov by November 25th, 2025. Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search at the time of bid/offer submission. The project also requires adherence to the Buy American Act and submission of the VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate with the offer. All contractors will be required to utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) and complete associated training. Offers are due by December 9th, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Project No. 630A4-26-404, the Sewage Ejector Pump Replacement at the Brooklyn VAMC, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. This project is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors, who must be registered and verified with the SBA and sam.gov. The NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The scope of work includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to replace floors in accordance with VA specifications, with a 90-calendar day completion period. A site visit will be held, with details in the forthcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) document, anticipated around November 13, 2025. All questions must be submitted in writing to Charlie Augustin at Charlie.Augustin@va.gov.

The “Buy American Certificate” provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic status of their end products, distinguishing between domestic and foreign items. Offerors must list foreign end products, specifying their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content, with an exception for COTS items. Additionally, domestic end products containing critical components must be identified by line item. The provision defines key terms like “COTS item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” and “foreign end product” by referencing the “Buy American-Supplies” clause. The government evaluates offers based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25 policies and procedures. This provision ensures compliance with the Buy American Act, promoting the procurement of American-made goods in federal contracts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a memorandum regarding the failure to implement Green Procurement practices as mandated by Executive Order 13693. Vladimir Stoyanov noted that the order, along with specific guidelines from the VA and SFTool.gov, was not incorporated into a project's design, construction, or procurement documentation. The design engineer, requesting service, and the COR of record failed to follow or enforce these requirements. The COR explicitly refused to comply, highlighting a significant lapse in adherence to federal green procurement mandates. This memorandum underscores the importance of enforcing federal regulations in government contracts.

Government contractors and subcontractors must meet stringent safety and environmental standards to be considered for awards. Bidders need to certify they have no more than three serious, or one repeat or one willful OSHA or EPA violation in the last three years. They must also provide an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less, verified by their insurance company or NCCI. Self-insured contractors in specific states must obtain their EMR from state-run worker's compensation bureaus. Failure to meet these guidelines or submit the required information will result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility.” Additionally, the solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10, requiring compliance with subcontracting limitations. The VA may use support contractors to monitor adherence to these limitations, requiring access to business records under strict non-disclosure agreements.

The “ProductivityNOW eLearning Access Guide” outlines the process for granting external contractors access to the Autodesk Build Construction management training platform. This guide ensures that contractors, once awarded a contract, request access within 14 days and provide necessary staff information (name, email) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR is responsible for granting access, setting a 12-day expiration date, assigning required Autodesk training courses, and notifying the contractor of the sent invitation. Contractors' staff must accept the invitation, complete the training, and submit completion certificates or competency memos to the COR. Key instructions include a written access request from the contractor to the COR, a mandatory access expiration date set by the COR due to license limitations (52 external users per VISN), and the clarification that ProductivityNOW access is distinct from Autodesk Build access. Detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for both granting external access and assigning training within the ProductivityNOW system, specifically for the VISN 2 Contractors Group.

This government file outlines the certification requirements for contractors under 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2) concerning limitations on subcontracting, specifically for general construction contracts. It mandates that contractors will not pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). This 85% limit includes work further subcontracted by similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractors, but excludes material costs. The document emphasizes that false certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution, civil or administrative fines, and referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee. Contractors must provide requested documentation to verify compliance, and failure to do so may result in remedial action. The certification must be completed, signed, and submitted with the offer, otherwise, the offer will be deemed ineligible.

This document outlines participation goals for minorities and females in federal and federally assisted construction contracts exceeding $10,000. These goals are established as a percentage participation rate, not as quotas, and aim to measure the effectiveness of affirmative action efforts to ensure equal employment opportunity. Contractors are required to make good faith efforts to meet these goals, which apply to all construction work sites and the total onsite workforce. Compliance is assessed based on implementing the Equal Opportunity Clause and specific affirmative action obligations. The document provides a nationwide goal of 6.9% for female participation and detailed minority participation goals for various economic areas across numerous states, broken down by SMSA and Non-SMSA counties, and even specific trade goals for New York, NY.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mandates annual privacy training for all personnel, including contractors and volunteers, focusing on protecting sensitive information like medical, financial, and educational data. This specific training is for individuals without direct access to VA computer systems or sensitive information, covering incidental exposure and outlining safeguards such as securing found information and not sharing access credentials. Personnel with direct access to VA sensitive information or computer systems like VATAS or CPRS must complete the

Government contractors must submit a safety and environmental record to be considered for federal, state, and local contracts. This record must certify no more than three serious, or one repeat or willful OSHA or EPA violation in the past three years. Additionally, bidders must provide an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less, obtained from their insurance carrier or NCCI. This information, along with data from government databases, will determine the bidder's responsibility. Failure to comply will result in a 'Non-Responsibility' determination, making the bidder ineligible for award. This requirement extends to all subcontracting tiers.

The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance outlines subcontracting rules for VA contracts, ensuring compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2). For special trade construction, contractors cannot pay more than 75% of the government-provided amount to firms not listed as VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs. The cost of materials is excluded. This certification is subject to federal laws, including Title 18, Section 1001, meaning false certifications can lead to severe penalties like criminal prosecution, fines, and debarment. Contractors must provide documentation to the VA upon request to demonstrate compliance, such as invoices and subcontract copies. Failure to provide such documents may result in remedial action. The offeror must complete, sign, and return a formal certification with their bid; otherwise, their offer will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. This ensures accountability and adherence to small business participation requirements.