H162--VACHS Exterior Lighting Maintenance and Repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs canceled Solicitation No. 36C24126Q0468 for VACHS Exterior Lighting Maintenance and Repairs effective July 9, 2026, determining that the requirement no longer exists and no award will be made. The solicitation, which was issued as a combined synopsis and request for quotation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, was set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with a NAICS code of 238210 and a $19 million size standard. The work was intended to cover preventive maintenance and scheduled and unscheduled repairs of exterior lighting fixtures over eight feet in height, including bollards, across the VA Newington and West Haven Medical Centers, excluding SCADA system repairs. Offerors were required to submit detailed inventories, conduct biannual visual inspections, provide deficiency reports within seven business days, and submit comprehensive documentation within three business days. Technical evaluation focused on experience and capability to deliver services efficiently, while past performance and total evaluated price—including all option years—were key factors in determining best value. Contractors were obligated to comply with OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction certifications, adhere to DVA, NFPA, and state code standards, and follow strict billing procedures through TUNGSTEN with pre-payment review by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All personnel accessing VA sites were required to sign in, maintain temporary badges, and comply with security protocols. The contract, had it been awarded, would have had a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods and an Option to Extend Services clause under FAR 52.217-8. Subcontracting was limited to no more than 50% of the contract value going to non-SDVOSB entities, and a signed certification of compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 was mandatory. All responses had to include SAM registration, Unique Entity Identifier, Electronic Funds Transfer information, FAR 52.212-3 representations, and full agreement to the solicitation’s terms. Despite the detailed structure and requirements, the solicitation was rescinded prior to any evaluation or award, rendering all submitted proposals void.