J059--Siemens Apogee/HVACR Maintenance Svcs | 691C60330

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 22 in Tucson, Arizona, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation number 36C26226Q0233 for comprehensive preventative maintenance and operational support services for the Siemens Apogee Building Automation System at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and carries an estimated total value of $47 million, covering a base year from March 13, 2026, through March 12, 2027, with one optional one-year extension through March 12, 2028. The contractor is responsible for continuous monitoring, remote and on-site support, system optimization, software updates, and compliance with all VA-specific security protocols, federal regulations, and hospital environmental standards. Key deliverables include two annual optimization reports, detailed service documentation for every maintenance event, and mandatory monthly performance review meetings with VA representatives. Technical expertise is paramount, requiring offerors to demonstrate at least three years of verifiable experience maintaining Apogee systems in hospital environments, certification in Siemens factory training, and proven ability to provide remote system access, with all key personnel and subcontractors subject to strict verification and reporting requirements. All contract administration functions are governed by unique VA-specific clauses that deviate from standard FAR provisions, particularly around subcontracting limitations and SDVOSB certification, with no more than 50% of work allowable to be subcontracted to non-certified entities. Invoicing must be electronic via the VA’s designated portal, with monthly payment requests required and payments processed through electronic funds transfer in accordance with federal guidelines. The contractor must be fully registered in SAM.gov and certified in the SBA’s SDVOSB database, and must submit a dual-part proposal—separate priced and non-priced components—electronically by the specified deadline. The Prime Contractor must provide documented certification for each technician, including licenses and training records, and maintain accountability for all hardware and software integrity, labeling items with brand, model, OEM, and manufacturer part numbers as well as their Unique Entity Identifier. The contract places full inspection and acceptance authority with the Government upon delivery to the designated facility in Los Angeles, and compliance with all VA computer system requirements, including approved operating systems and firewall configurations, is mandatory. No physical packaging or preservation specifications are detailed, but data security and electronic record-keeping standards are strictly enforced.