*AMENDMENT 0004* TIERED EVALUATIONS SDVOSB->VOSB->SB WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PLUMBING & MECHANICAL MULTIPLE AWARD BPA RFQ

The Government intends to award multiple fixed price straight 5 year BPAs resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoters whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which response represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. Future Task Orders within the scope of this BPA will be competed between selected BPA holders and evaluated based on the best-value to the Government for future work requirements as the needs arise. This procurement is set-aside according to the order of priority for contracting preferences as established in 38 U.S.C. 8127 and includes a TIERED EVALUATION APPROACH. Quotes will be evaluated by directly comparing quotes within the same tier with another in a uniform manner to determine which quote provides the Government with its needs, as identified in the RFQ. a) Tier 1: The Government will award a BPA resulting from this solicitation to the responsible SDVOSB Quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value to the Government, price considered. If no quotes were submitted by SDVOSB concerns, or if none of the quotes would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government, then the SDVOSB set-aside will be withdrawn and the agency will review quotes from the next tier. b) Tier 2: If no quotes were submitted by VOSB concerns, or if none of the quotes would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government, then the VOSB set-aside will be withdrawn and the agency will review quotes from the next tier. c) Tier 3: Within the small business tier, the Government will afford a preference to HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants. If no quotes were submitted by HUBZone small business concerns or 8(a) participants, or if none of the quotes would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government, then the Government will review quotes from other small business concerns. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: - Technical Capability - Thorough understanding of the Statement of Work (SOW): Provide evidence of Capability/Expertise to meet the requirements set forth in the SOW, including licensing, experience, and qualified personnel to meet the requirements. - Past Performance - The Government will utilize any information the contractor provides for experience to conduct reference checks if necessary and will also query FAPIIS and CPARS to evaluate contractor past performance. Past Performance questionnaire is requested to be utilized to maximum extent possible but not required. - Price Government will utilize the unit pricing provided to meet the work of the respective SOW sections for standard and emergency situations.

Background
The contract is for the Washington DC VA Medical Center Maintenance and Repair Plumbing & Mechanical Multiple Award BPA. The Blanket Purchase Agreement will be awarded for the VA Health Care System in Washington DC. The contractor shall furnish all necessary qualified personnel, supervision, material, equipment and services to perform the tasks in the Statement of Work prepared specifically for each Task Order. The scope of work includes maintenance, repair, replacement and/or demolition of Plumbing Systems, HVAC-R Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Control Systems that may include ancillary construction.

Work Details
The tasks include maintenance and repair of Plumbing and Pipe Systems, HVAC-R systems, and Mechanical Systems. It also involves testing of Mechanical Systems, repair of Mechanical Systems, emergency services for Plumbing and Pipe Systems as well as HVAC-R systems. The contract also specifies the pricing details for various services including diagnostic services, maintenance and repair services during normal working hours and emergency response times.

Period of Performance
The contract has a base period of 5 years with 5 pre-priced ordering periods. The ordering periods are from December 15, 2022 to December 14, 2027.

Place of Performance
The contract is to be performed at the VA Health Care System in Washington DC.