Y1DA--586-22-105 Pharmacy Physical Security Upgrade (Re-Solicit)

The contract, awarded under solicitation number 36C25626R0019 and titled Y1DA--586-22-105 Pharmacy Physical Security Upgrade (Re-Solicit), is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside for a construction project managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 16 in Fayetteville, AR, with an office in Ridgeland, MS. The work involves a comprehensive physical security upgrade to a VA pharmacy facility in Jackson, MS, requiring a phased Quality Control/Quality Assurance system with documented procedures, a designated CQC System Manager, testing, and compliance verification against ICC codes, VA’s PG-18-10-2020 Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual, and other technical standards. Deliverables include as-built documentation, material certifications, and detailed compliance reports, all subject to inspection and final acceptance at the project site. The contract employs a trade-off source selection method, evaluating technical approach, professional qualifications, past performance, and price equally in determining best value, with no numerical weights assigned. Performance is governed by specialized requirements including mandatory use of Level 3 ballistic-resistant packaging, permanent metallic labeling with contract number and ballistic ratings, and strict adherence to VA-specific security protocols such as FIPS-140-2 certified cryptography and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under the NDAA. Contractors must hold valid security licenses, maintain independent safety inspections conducted by certified professionals not affiliated with the project team, conduct daily and weekly safety reviews, and provide one-year warranty coverage with 24-hour software support. Payment is exclusively through VA’s electronic invoice system (eIPPS), with no fax, email, or scanned submissions permitted. All proposals must be submitted as a single consolidated PDF under 10 MB, emailed directly to the Contracting Specialist by the specified deadline, and must include verified bid bonds with wet signatures and notarization. The estimated contract value ranges between $2 million and $5 million, encompassing a base bid and four alternates related to demolition, access control, fire alarm, and security camera systems, though exact pricing is not detailed in the available documentation.