5670--36C242-26-AP-2640 | 561-26-3-5112-0038 Fire Door Replacements

This contract solicitation, identified as 36C24226Q0582, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 in Albany, NY, seeks a firm-fixed-price procurement of fire-rated door replacements to ensure compliance with safety standards and upcoming AWE inspections. The primary scope involves supplying and installing a variety of fire-rated doors and components, including 10 x 10 and 5 x 20 metal frame wire glass lite kits with a dark bronze powder coat finish, installed in Door #9-143-ONE RH, along with 1601 door closers that do not require hold-open features. All items must meet strict technical specifications, and the contractor is responsible for verifying measurements and ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The work is to be performed at the East Orange VA Medical Center in New Jersey, with all procurement activities required to be completed within 14 calendar days of award, and the contractor must submit a written report confirming delivery, accountability, and suitability of all materials. Only certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) listed in the SBA certification database are eligible to respond, making socioeconomic status a mandatory pass/fail gate. Technical compliance is equally critical, requiring detailed descriptions and supporting documentation to demonstrate that all items meet the specified requirements, including compliance with Buy American, Fly American, and anti-trafficking provisions. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 with a February 2025 deviation, and mandates adherence to labor standards such as minimum wage requirements under EO 14026 and paid sick leave under EO 13706. Deviations apply to several clauses concerning equal opportunity, child labor, and trafficking in persons, while additional provisions require reporting of executive compensation, secure supply chains under the American Security Drone Act, and compliance with federal contracting integrity rules. Payments will be processed electronically through VA’s EIPP system in arrears, and all proposals must be submitted via SF 1449 or company letterhead before the May 27, 2026 deadline, with no discussions anticipated and the government reserving the right to accept any offer deemed most advantageous.