Y1DA--NP Refurbish Audiometric Suites

The contract pertains to the refurbishment of audiometric suites at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility, specifically located in Building 10, 1st Floor Lobby, with work to be performed on-site and completed within three calendar days from the notice to proceed. The solicitation, numbered 36C24226B0054, is issued by the Network Contracting Office 2 under the Department of Veterans Affairs in Albany, NY, and is exclusively set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with strict limitations on subcontracting requiring that no more than 50% of the service portion be performed by non-SDVOSB entities. The contractor must demonstrate five years of proven experience in IAC acoustic booth refurbishment and installation, verify all measurements on-site prior to ordering materials, and ensure all work adheres to VA security protocols, including controlled access, badge compliance, and encryption of sensitive information using FIPS 140-2 validated systems. All changes to the scope require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, and unauthorized work will be performed at the contractor’s expense. The work encompasses the complete removal and replacement of acoustic materials, flooring, and booth structures, with strict compliance to ASTM standards for acoustical performance, including a minimum STC rating of 47, noise reduction of at least 47 dB at 125 Hz, and Class A fire ratings for all fabrics under ASTM E84. Carpet must meet Class 1 flammability standards per ASTM E648 and E662. The contractor is responsible for protecting all VA property, restoring any damaged items at their own cost, and performing all work with minimal disruption to ongoing medical operations. Inspections and final acceptance will occur on-site by the Government, with acceptance contingent upon adherence to technical specifications outlined in VAAR 852.236-71, which govern over drawings. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s EIPP system using X12 EDI formats, and payment requests must include correct accounting codes such as TREASURY ACCOUNT SYMBOLS, which are not disclosed in the solicitation. Personnel must undergo VA personnel vetting and credentialing, and the contractor must certify compliance with Buy American requirements, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and prohibitions against transactions with OFAC-sanctioned entities. The solicitation does not specify a contract value, FOB terms, or detailed packaging and marking requirements,