Y1DA--FY26 NRM (PROJ: 548-22-100) BB Remove and Replace Public Address System

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24826Q0440, pertains to the removal and replacement of the public address system at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center under Project 548-22-100, classified under NAICS code 236220 and set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The contract is firm-fixed-price and mandates full design, engineering, installation, programming, and closeout of a fully operational emergency communication system, with deliverables including wiring diagrams, operation and maintenance manuals, manufacturer data sheets, and certification documentation such as CTS-I, CTS-D, and NICET III credentials. Work must commence within ten calendar days of award and be completed within 365 days, with all performance occurring at the VA facility site. All equipment and labeling must comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A standards, featuring permanent, legible labels with minimum lettering heights, color-coded terminations, and protective coatings; equipment must be UL and FM certified, and all wiring must meet torque requirements per UL 486A-486B. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, governed by ASTM, NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standards, requiring contractor-led quality control and government inspection at interim, pre-final, and final stages. Proposals must be split into separate technical and price volumes, with the technical proposal capped at ten pages and key personnel resumes limited to two pages each. Technical evaluation prioritizes specialized experience in hospital public address installations, including ICRA and ILSM compliance, energy conservation practices, and proficiency with construction drawings; contractor qualifications require a graduate-level electrical engineer or equivalent with significant experience in industrial systems; past performance is assessed through one to three recent, relevant references using CPARS or a PPQ. The award will be made on a trade-off basis, with technical merit outweighing price, and no Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology will be applied. Required certifications include active SAM registration with a valid UEI, SDVOSB status verified through SBA Certify, and compliance with limitations on subcontracting (maximum 49% of work subcontracted). Pricing data, while required in the A.3 Cost Schedule and bid bond, is not provided in the solicitation, indicating the price component must be fully developed by offerors. Packaging must protect against physical and environmental damage, and all materials must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers. Invoicing