9905--Exterior Wayfinding Signage

This contract involves the design, manufacturing, and installation of exterior signage at the West Haven VA Medical Center, with a focus on wayfinding and environmental graphic design. The vendor is responsible for providing a complete signage solution, including design, signage products, and installation, which encompasses removal of existing signage and coordination with VA facilities. The scope emphasizes compliance with VA standards, such as the VA Signage Design Manual and TIL standards, and requires the submission of design proofs, samples if requested, and proof of past performance on similar healthcare signage projects, including at least four projects at VA or military hospitals within the past eight years. The contract specifies a period of performance of 240 calendar days from award, with the possibility of storage and delivery arrangements prior to installation, and includes a detailed evaluation process based on price, past performance, delivery timeframe, and item availability. The solicitation has been extended until August 18, 2025, with questions due by August 13, 2025. It is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and NAICS code 339950 for sign manufacturing. Bidders are instructed to submit separate pricing for design, signage products, and installation for each line item, and must demonstrate knowledge of healthcare signage and wayfinding principles. The contract also requires submission of a letter of authorized reseller or OEM status, and clarifications have been provided regarding signage specifications, sample requirements, coordination with VA services, and environmental graphic design credentials. The government will provide site maps and CAD files to assist vendors in designing and installing signage that matches specifications and is adaptable for future updates.