Y1DA--589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to install a comprehensive lightning protection system at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC and Building 122. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C25526R0058 and project number 589A6-26-448, is strictly set aside for SDVOSBs under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The project requires full compliance with NFPA, UL, IEEE, and USACE EM 385-1-1 standards for lightning protection, grounding, bonding, and electrical safety, including the use of UL-listed materials, laminated red/black phenolic labels with engraved lettering, and arc flash warning labels per NFPA 70E. The contractor must submit a technical proposal addressing past performance, construction experience, proposed staffing qualifications, and a safety plan that meets strict OSHA and EM 385-1-1 criteria, including an Experience Modification Rate of 1.0 or lower and no more than three serious violations in the past three years. Proposals must be submitted by March 5, 2026, via physical delivery or CD only, in two volumes—technical and price—with no email submissions permitted. A mandatory site visit occurred on February 17, 2026, and all work must be completed within 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. Payment will be processed electronically through the VA EIPP system, and the award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-offs allowed between cost and technical merit. The contract demands strict adherence to VAAR and FAR clauses including security prohibitions, bonding requirements, subcontracting limitations, and electronic invoice submission. The prime contractor must also deliver shop drawings, O&M manuals, system test reports, and training records, while maintaining a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials.