VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · Marion, IL
657A5-26-111, Triennial Electrical Testing
- Response deadline
- 17 days left
- Published project value
- $500K – $1.0MAs stated in the source documents
- Solicitation number
- 36C25526R0186
Dates to plan around
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- Response deadline
Source wording
2026-11-09T15:00:00-06:00
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is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the
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HUBZONE
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SDVOSBS
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Eligibility & participation
Whether you can bid at all, and what you must already hold.
Registrations
3 findingsAll contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBAVetCert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award.
Applies when: at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for awardMust be met by: at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award
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“All contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBAVetCert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award.”
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is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the
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“is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the”
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Set-aside
5 findingsSDVOSBS
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“SDVOSBS”
SDVOSB
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“This project is being solicited as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside.”
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SDVOSB,HUBZONE
Applies when: unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preferenceA waiver may be available
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“(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or (3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dolla”
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HUBZONE
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“joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.”
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Small business size
13 findings$19,000,000
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“The NAICS code for this project is 238210- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, the size standard of $19.0 Million.”
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“Small business concern— (1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.”
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Applies when: If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified; prior to award of this contract, the ContMust be met by: prior to award of this contract, the Cont
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“SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of thi”
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Applies when: at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry ClassificMust be met by: at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classific
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“(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract.”
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“The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.”
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“(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541”
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“(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;”
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“In order for a concern to submit an offer and be eligible for the award of an SDVOSB set-aside or sole source contract, the concern must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract and be listed as an SDVOSB participant in the ”
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“By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible and certified SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 13 CFR 121, 125, and 128, and VAAR subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement/LOS certification.”
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“business size, and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting (LOS) requirements in 13”
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Applies when: unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121A waiver may be available
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“(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted.”
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“An SDVOSB subcontractor must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database to count as similarly situated.”
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Experience & references
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“The Supervising Field Engineer must be accredited as a Certified Electrical Testing Technologist by the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologists (NICET) or NETA and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience on similar testing projects of the scope identified in this SOW.”
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Applies when: at least five years of successful experience
Applies to: subcontractor
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“Subcontractor must have technical qualifications of at least five years of successful experience.”
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Key personnel
3 findings4. Technical Qualifications of Proposed Key Personnel.
Applies to: person
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“4. Technical Qualifications of Proposed Key Personnel.”
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Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement, provided that such information is relevant to the cClose full requirement
Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement, provided that such information is relevant to the c
Applies when: provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this Page 49 of 138 Page
Applies to: subcontractor
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“Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement, provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this ”
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Note that offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price. 4. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS SUBSTITUTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND / OR KEY PERSONNEL 1. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and key personnClose full requirement
Note that offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price. 4. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS SUBSTITUTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND / OR KEY PERSONNEL 1. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and key personn
Applies when: When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and key personnel who are proposed to work on the proje
Applies to: subcontractor
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“Note that offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price. 4. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS SUBSTITUTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND / OR KEY PERSONNEL 1. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and key personnel who are proposed ”
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Financial capacity
(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury D
Applies to: surety
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“(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulation”
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Joint ventures & teaming
12 findingsAll contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBAVetCert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award.
Applies when: at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for awardMust be met by: at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award
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“All contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBAVetCert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award.”
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Contractor employee means an employee of the prime contractor or of any subcontractor, affiliate, partner, joint venture, or team members with which the contractor is associated.
Applies to: subcontractor
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“Contractor employee means an employee of the prime contractor or of any subcontractor, affiliate, partner, joint venture, or team members with which the contractor is associated.”
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Note: Proposals submitted by teaming arrangements other than VA SDVOSB Joint Ventures will
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“Note: Proposals submitted by teaming arrangements other than VA SDVOSB Joint Ventures will”
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If Submitting as a Joint Venture, you are required to submit a copy of the Joint Venture agreement with proposal. c.
Applies when: If Submitting as a Joint Venture, you are required to submit a copy of the Joint Venture agreement with proposal
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“If Submitting as a Joint Venture, you are required to submit a copy of the Joint Venture agreement with proposal. c.”
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Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture partners will receive no further consideration.
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“Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture partners will receive no further consideration.”
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If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity.
Applies when: If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity
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“If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity.”
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If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner.
Applies when: If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner
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“If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner.”
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SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) pClose full requirement
SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) p
Applies when: If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified; prior to award of this contract, the ContMust be met by: prior to award of this contract, the Cont
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“SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of thi”
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(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.
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“(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.”
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(f) Joint ventures.
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“(f) Joint ventures.”
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A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.
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“A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.”
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A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause.Close full requirement
A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause.
Applies when: if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128
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“A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under paragraph (c) of this clause.”
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Exclusions & responsibility
(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 anClose full requirement
(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 an
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“(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 and subpart 9.4. Such ”
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Required licenses
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Deadlines & submission
When and how to submit, and whether you are still in time.
Response deadline
3 findings2026-11-09T15:00:00-06:00
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“2026-11-09T15:00:00-06:00”
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How to submit
4 findingsCONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT PROPOSAL BY EMAIL TO MARIA HOOVER and KEVIN MAHONEY. email: maria.hoover@va.gov, phone 913-946-1127 and kevin.mahoney3@va.gov phone 913-684-0141. (CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT THE EMAIL HAS BEEN RECEIVED WITH ATT
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“CONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT PROPOSAL BY EMAIL TO MARIA HOOVER and KEVIN MAHONEY. email: maria.hoover@va.gov, phone 913-946-1127 and kevin.mahoney3@va.gov phone 913-684-0141. (CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT THE EMAIL HAS BEEN RECEIVED WITH ATTACHED PROPOSAL DOCUM”
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Bid Bond shall be included in emailed proposal and hard copy mailed to address in block 8 by proposal closing date.
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“Bid Bond shall be included in emailed proposal and hard copy mailed to address in block 8 by proposal closing date.”
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(3) Proposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or ACO and the resident engineer as expeditiously as possible, but not later than calendar days, after receipt of a written change order by the Contracting Officer.
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“(3) Proposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or ACO and the resident engineer as expeditiously as possible, but not later than calendar days, after receipt of a written change order by the Contracting Officer.”
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Required submission files
2 findingsOfferors shall e-mail three files to maria.hoover@va.gov and kevin.mahoney3@va.gov and the package shall include: Volume 1 Technical Proposal and 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting .
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“Offerors shall e-mail three files to maria.hoover@va.gov and kevin.mahoney3@va.gov and the package shall include: Volume 1 Technical Proposal and 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting .”
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Acknowledge amendments
2 findingsNOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer. b.
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“NOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer. b.”
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Procurement contact
2 findingsKevin A Mahoney · Kevin.Mahoney3@va.gov · 9136840141
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“Kevin A Mahoney · Kevin.Mahoney3@va.gov · 9136840141”
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“and approved by the Contracting Officer:”
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Bid opening
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“If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.”
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“(End of Provision) 2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.”
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Applies when: upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsuranMust be met by: upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsuran
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“The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds— (1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and (2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), ”
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Grounds for rejection
3 findingsNOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer. b.
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“NOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer. b.”
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In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, will be cause for rejection of the offer. c.Close full requirement
In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, will be cause for rejection of the offer. c.
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“In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, will be cause for rejection of the offer. c.”
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(End of Provision) 2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.
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“(End of Provision) 2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.”
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Questions due
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Site visit / pre-bid meeting
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