H163--Behavioral Health Door Alarm Test and Recertification

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for comprehensive In-Patient Behavioral Health Door Alarm Test and Certification services at the Brockton campus of the Boston Healthcare System, with the contract set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561621 and a $25 million size standard. The requirement spans five years, including one base year and four one-year option periods, and involves quarterly testing and annual recertification of 114 suicide prevention door alarm systems installed across six behavioral health wards. Each quarter, contractors must perform a Walk and Press test on all doors, conduct event downloads, verify system time and date accuracy, and submit detailed findings by ward. Annually, a full system inspection and recertification are required, including component-level testing of door switches, key switches, strobes, hinges, frames, and control panels, with any necessary repairs or software updates to be completed within 24 hours. All work must be performed on-site during normal business hours, with contractors providing reports in standardized formats, maintaining full documentation, and ensuring all information generated becomes government property. Contractors must employ U.S. citizens or authorized workers with at least five years of hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical door systems and must hold certification to work on The Door Switch systems. Personnel must wear both government-issued and contractor-issued identification badges at all times while on site and adhere to strict standards of conduct, including professional appearance, no possession of weapons, and compliance with OSHA and federal security protocols. Travel costs are not reimbursable, and all contractors are prohibited from engaging in activities that would constitute personal services under FAR 7.5 and 37.1, meaning they may not supervise, direct, or manage federal employees. Quotes must be submitted by July 17, 2026, and must include an explicit acceptance of all terms and conditions—any exceptions must be clearly articulated with rationale. All vendors must be registered in SAM and VISTA to be eligible for award, and failure to comply with reporting, timeliness, or performance standards may result in contract action, downgrades, or termination. The Contracting Officer retains full authority to replace personnel, reject noncompliant performance, and take corrective action without reimbursement to the contractor.