Amendment 0001 - Brockton B69 Generator Remote Annunciator

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C24126Q0445 makes the following changes:

• Provides an updated Statement of Work (SOW).

• Includes responses to industry questions.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• Industry Questions & Answers

• The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged. Offers are due no later than 10:00 AM EST on April 30, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4047, Revision 32) that establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It is applicable to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act within specific counties and towns in Massachusetts.

• Lists numerous occupations categorized by general field (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology).
• Provides a specific wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors.
• Details specific benefits such as Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Outlines procedures for conformance when a classification is not listed.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for service employees working on a contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic areas. This information is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development to ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a worksheet intended to collect past performance information. It appears to be a template for bidders to document their experience on previous contracts.

The worksheet is divided into three sheets (REF #1, REF #2, REF #3), each containing fields to record details about a specific contract or project. These fields include:

• Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization
• Contracting Activity Address
• Contract Number, Date of Contract Award, Beginning Date of Contract, Completion Date of Contract
• Contract Value, Type of Contract
• Technical and Contracting Point of Contact details (Name, Title, Address, Telephone, Email)
• Place of Performance
• Description of Work
• Commendations or awards received
• List of Major Subcontractors

Bidders are expected to use this worksheet to detail their relevant past performance. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of a bidder's capability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation. Completing this form accurately and thoroughly will be essential for a strong proposal submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certification form for Offerors to comply with 13 C.F.R. 125.6, which pertains to limitations on subcontracting. It requires contractors to certify their adherence to subcontracting rules.

• Certification Options: Offerors must select one of two options:
  • No subcontractors are anticipated.
  • Subcontractors are estimated to receive at least 50% of the contract value.
• Subcontractor Information: If subcontractors are used, the form requires details for each, including:
  • Business Name
  • DUNS Number
  • Description of Work
  • Percentage of Contract Value (in %)
  • Contract Services
• Total Value Calculation: Fields are provided to calculate the total percentage of the contract value by the Prime Contractor and by similarly situated subcontractors.
• Warning: A severe penalty warning is included for violations of the Limitations on Subcontracting Rule, referencing FAR 9.406-2 and 15 U.S.C. 645(d).
• Contracting Officer's Rights: Contracting Officers may request documentation to demonstrate compliance.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and document their subcontracting plans. It directly impacts proposal preparation by requiring specific details about subcontracting if applicable. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties. Bidders must accurately complete and submit this certification as part of their response to the solicitation (Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0445).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the installation of a remote annunciator panel for the Building 69 generators at the VHA Boston Healthcare System - Brockton Campus. The work involves electrical services and requires specialized training for confined space work.

• Install a remote annunciator panel for Building 69 generators.

• Core a conduit pathway through Building 7 (basement, first, and second floors).

• Install 1" EMT conduit and pull boxes.

• Intercept existing annunciator conduit in a utility sub-tunnel (Permit Required Confined Space).

• Relocate and install the remote annunciator panel from Building 5 basement to Building 7, second floor, C-wing Nurse Station.

• Connect, program, and test the relocated panel.

• Provide materials including approximately 200 feet of 1" EMT conduit, 200 feet of #10 THHN x3 cable, and 200 feet of shielded, twisted 2-pair data/communication cable, along with associated fittings and hardware.

• Requires a Massachusetts Master Electrician License and OSHA-qualified competent person.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.

• Questions Due: April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM EST. Submit questions to subrena.winfield@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Past Performance, Technical capabilities, and a Veterans Preference Factor.

• Offers will be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• The Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4047 Rev 32 applies.

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database to be eligible for award.