Z1DZ--Building 5 & 60 Door Replacements at VAMC Central Western MA

The solicitation for Building 5 and 60 Door Replacements at the Edward P. Boland VAMC in Leeds, Massachusetts, is a combined, service-focused contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01, and is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238290. The scope requires the complete replacement of six exterior doors and five door closers at Buildings 5 and 60, including removal and disposal of existing hardware, installation of new roll-up and glass panel doors with fixed sidelights, integration of electronic access components such as sensors, IC-core key switches, and handicap buttons, and strict compliance with infection control protocols, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and all applicable codes from NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and Massachusetts state regulations. All work must be completed within a 90-day performance period and is subject to on-site inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Facilities Management Service. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:00 PM EST on August 18, 2026, following a revised schedule that extends the RFI deadline to August 12, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at Building 60, with access coordinated through Daniel.Defosse@va.gov. Offerors must submit four proposal volumes: Technical, Past Performance, Price, and SAM Representations/Certifications, ensuring compliance with FAR and VA-specific clauses, including limitations on subcontracting requiring at least 50% of non-material labor to be performed in-house, adherence to Executive Orders on minimum wage ($17.25/hour), mandatory paid sick leave, E-Verify usage, anti-trafficking policies, and prohibitions against racially discriminatory DEI practices. All pricing must reflect verified SDVOSB status through VetCert, and invoices must be submitted electronically via the VA’s VISTA system. The evaluation is trade-off based, prioritizing Technical approach most heavily, followed by Past Performance, with Price as a lesser factor; award may be made without discussions. Compliance with infection control permits, daily debris removal, no on-site trailers, restricted storage, and 14-day advance notice for utility shutdowns are mandatory. No packaging, marking, or barcoding specifications are prescribed, and no contract value