Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Kerrville - Project 671A4-21-700

This contract, awarded under solicitation number 36C77626B0019, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for construction work at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in Texas, identified as Project 671A4-21-700. The NAICS code 236220 applies, with a size standard of $45 million, and the awardee must be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and listed in its database at both bid submission and award. The contract is a sealed bid under FAR Part 14, with award based solely on the lowest lump sum price submitted for Line Item 0001, which encompasses all project work including general construction, demolition, sitework, and removal of existing structures. Pricing must be submitted in whole dollars only, and bidders are required to provide an electronic bid guarantee. The contract period spans approximately 730 calendar days, beginning in early May 2026, with strict compliance mandated for all terms in the contract documents and attachments. The scope of work focuses on the completion, installation, testing, and certification of a Physical Access Control System (PACS) incorporating FIPS-201 and HSPD12-compliant credentials such as CAC and PIV cards, along with networked card readers, field-installed controllers, and high-speed data transmission infrastructure. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer’s original sealed packaging with proper labeling, including manufacturer name, type, color, and manufacture date; equipment must be stored in OEM unopened containers labeled with catalog, model, and serial numbers. The contract mandates adherence to numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including performance and payment bonds under deviation from FAR 52.228-15, Buy American requirements under FAR 52.225-11 Alternate I, and security provisions under FAR 52.240-91 and 52.240-93. A robust quality control system compliant with FAR 52.246-12 is required, overseen by a project superintendent subject to removal for noncompliance, and a dedicated Quality Control organization including a Safety and Health Manager reporting independently from the CQC System Manager. Invoicing is handled electronically through the VA Financial Services Center, with monthly payment applications requiring COTR-approved schedules, look-ahead reports, and electronic and hard