N059--VA Outdoor Digital Communication Signs Installation POP: 06/15/2026 - 06/14/2027

This solicitation, numbered 36C26226Q0250, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 22, for the installation of two outdoor digital communication signs at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. The work involves removing existing aged modules from signs located at the Ajo Gate and 6th Ave Gate and installing new hardware and Opx software into the existing structures while utilizing the current power infrastructure. The period of performance runs from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027, with work required to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov with the subject line “RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0250,” and the response deadline has been extended to June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and requires vendors to use the attached price/cost schedule, include a capabilities statement demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work, and provide all mandatory certifications and representations. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code at the time of submission, and must complete required annual representations electronically through SAM. Proposals must include a formal statement accepting all terms and conditions as written or clearly delineating any exceptions with rationale. The award will be based on a comparative evaluation with price being the most important factor, followed by past performance as measured by CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. Ineligibility will result from failure to meet any SOW requirement or incomplete SAM registration. The contract mandates electronic invoice submission through the Tungsten Network and requires compliance with federal and VA-specific clauses including whistleblower protections, prohibition on confidentiality agreements, PIV card management, and limitations on subcontracting. Personnel working on-site must pass a Tier 1 low-risk background investigation in accordance with VA Directive 0710, and contractors must flow down vetting and PIV requirements to all subcontractors. The contract also includes mandatory testing procedures requiring a 48-hour burn-in period with no glitches or power disruptions, as well as remote