J059--Overdoor Alarm Repair

The contract pertains to the repair and replacement of overdoor alarm systems and associated hardware in the Acute Mental Health Inpatient unit at the VA Medical Center West Haven, Connecticut, under solicitation number 36C24126Q0553 titled J059--Overdoor Alarm Repair. This is a Firm-Fixed Price acquisition issued as a Request for Quotation by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01, classified under NAICS code 561621 and strictly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The scope requires the furnishing and installation of two solid core wood doors with electrified hinge mortises, two proprietary Door Switch overdoor alarm systems including strobes, key switches, audible alarms, backup batteries, header and door switch assemblies, astragals, and kick plates, all in compliance with VHA Mental Health Design Guides and manufacturer specifications. All parts must be new OEM products, and personnel must provide documentation of factory-certified training on the specific equipment. Acceptance testing must be performed by the contractor and witnessed by Facilities Management Service staff. The contract imposes stringent compliance and administrative requirements. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VA’s VISTA system to be eligible for award, and failure to meet these registrations disqualifies submission. Proposals must include a completed Price Schedule (Attachment 1), a Past Performance Worksheet (Attachment 2) providing one to three similar references, and a certified copy of FAR 52.212-3 via SAM.gov or as a written document. Proposals must be submitted electronically to sheena.carlyle@va.gov by the revised deadline of June 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., though the official response deadline in the system is 2:00 p.m. Evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and past performance, with award determined by the most advantageous offer considering both cost and non-price factors. Labor must be billed hourly, with unused hours credited back to the VA on the next invoice cycle, and all service reports must detail completed tasks with dates. The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative regarding workspaces and storage, and all proprietary information obtained during performance must be safeguarded. Wage determinations under Manchester 2015-4019 Rev 23 apply, and DPAS