N062--LED Lighting Replacement Parking Lot 1

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0606, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 22 for the replacement of existing lighting with LED fixtures at Parking Lot P1 of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, California. The scope includes the installation of approximately 445 LED Type-B, ballast bypass fixtures—365 ceiling-mounted and 80 wall-mounted—with specifications requiring each to meet UL 1598/UL 1598C, DLC Premium, California Title 24, FEMP LER ≥70, IP65 rating, and a minimum 60,000-hour L70 lifespan at 5000K color temperature with ≥0.90 power factor. All work must be performed on weekends to avoid disruption, with removal and disposal of obsolete components, submission of operation manuals, staff training, and full post-installation cleanup as deliverables. The period of performance is 180 days, and performance is to occur at the specified VA facility location. The acquisition follows simplified procedures under FAR Part 13 and commercial item provisions (FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4), with award based solely on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) model, where price reasonableness, funding compliance, and responsible offeror status are the only evaluation criteria. No technical, past performance, or management factors are assessed beyond minimum acceptance thresholds. The contractor must hold a valid California C-10 electrical license, provide at least three customer references (preferably from VA facilities), and comply with strict SDVOSB subcontracting limitations: no more than 50% of the contract value may be subcontracted to non-SDVOSBs for services, with materials excluded from these calculations. A Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (VAAR 852.219-75) is mandatory, and false representations may lead to debarment for five years or criminal penalties. Proposals must be submitted via email by May 15, 2026, containing three separate attachments: an approved VA enclosure form, a capabilities statement, and certifications, with all offerors required to maintain active SAM.gov registration. Payment must be submitted electronically via the T