DIRTT WALL SYSTEM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 4, is conducting market research for the procurement of a DIRTT Solutions Demountable Wall System to be installed at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, specifically at Building 1, Basement, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. This request is issued as a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or binding obligation to award a contract. Respondents are required to provide detailed documentation demonstrating their capability to deliver, install, and manage the complete system, including proof of DIRTT installation certification, familiarity with the system, and compliance with stringent technical, safety, and regulatory standards. The scope encompasses purchasing, storing, delivering, and installing full wall partition assemblies that incorporate integrated power and data systems with eight data and eight duplex electrical outlets, adhering to a minimum 38 STC acoustic rating and meeting UL, CSA, and NEC electrical requirements. Finishes must include powdercoat Grade 3, plastic laminate Grade 2, and 1/2-inch thick 3Form 50% frosted fade acrylic panels, with all components designed to comply with VA, ABA, NFPA, OSHA, BIFMA, and CAL 117 standards, including ADA-compliant swing pivot hinge glass doors. Vendors must submit a comprehensive technical package for "Or Equal" bids, containing 2D and 3D drawings, cut sheets, product literature, and warranty information, along with a detailed project management plan, staffing plan, and a self-certifying statement confirming their ability to meet project deadlines. All installations must be performed by manufacturer-certified personnel with healthcare experience, under the supervision of a foreman, and contractors must be escorted by VA personnel at all times during work. Products must be blanket wrapped or crated for protection during transit, with packaging composed of recyclable content where feasible, and all debris and packaging materials must be removed from the site post-installation. A post-installation walk-through by the manufacturer’s Regional Installation Manager and Senior Account Manager is mandatory to verify compliance with design, materials, and floor plans. The contractor is responsible for storage until installation, must provide 72 hours’ notice for delivery arrivals, and must coordinate all activities with the VA Contracting Officer Representative to avoid disruption to medical operations. Delivery is targeted to begin no earlier than September 15, 2026, with lead times for design,