Z1DA--FY26 NRM|544-25-129| Repair Perimeter Fence| Columbia

The contract is for the repair of a perimeter fence at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility, issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside under solicitation number 36C24726Q0328, with a 365-day period of performance from the Notice to Proceed. The work encompasses fabrication and installation of a security fence system including pickets, rails, posts, gates, and hardware, following detailed technical specifications such as ASTM A924 for steel yield strength, ASTM D2794 for impact resistance, and AWS D1.1/D1.1M for welding standards. All materials must be delivered in original sealed packaging, properly labeled with manufacturer details, production run numbers, and manufacture dates, with no bar-coding required. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative, governed by a comprehensive set of ASTM and AASHTO testing standards for concrete, soil compaction, and material integrity. Failure to comply results in rejection at the contractor’s expense. Pricing is structured as a lump sum for the entire job, though no monetary values are provided in the available documents, suggesting the award will be based on best value through a trade-off evaluation weighing technical merit and cost equally. The contract requires compliance with numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including whistleblower rights, prohibition on certain confidentiality agreements, reporting of executive compensation and subcontracts (with deviations), protection against contracting with excluded entities, and Buy American Act requirements for construction materials. Contractors must submit resumes and proof of certifications for all key personnel, including OSHA 30-hour trained competent persons and a designated Site Safety and Health Officer, with mandatory training records submitted 15 days prior to the preconstruction conference. Subcontracting is restricted—up to 85% of non-material costs may be allocated to non-certified SDVOSBs, with only SBA-certified SDVOSBs qualifying as similarly situated. All offerors must self-certify their SDVOSB eligibility through SAM, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and confirm compliance with prohibitied telecom equipment rules. Electronic invoicing via VA’s EIPPS system is mandatory, and proposals must be submitted as single, searchable PDFs to the designated VA office, with no fax or email submissions permitted.