N063--Top Door Alarm Recertification | Base 4 Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2, is soliciting quotes for the annual recertification of the Top Door Alarm system at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition, and offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the annual recertification of the Top Door Alarm system, which includes a Master Control Unit, Hallway Siren, and 19 Top Door Alarms with emergency notification strobes and deactivation switches. Key tasks involve:
- Visual inspection of hardware and doors.
- Sensor and beam verification.
- Functional alarm testing at each opening.
- Control panel, annunciator, and event log tests.
- Integration, reset, and silent test functions.
- Power, supervision, and fault simulation. All electrical work must comply with NFPA, OSHA, and other federal regulations. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary parts, tools, and labor, and must submit an annual certification statement.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Systems Services, except Locksmiths)
- Size Standard: $25 Million
- Period of Performance: A base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through May 31, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email offers to Jamie.Boyar@va.gov.
- Requests for Information (RFI) Due: April 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, submitted in writing to Jamie.Boyar@va.gov.
- Offer Requirements: Submissions must include a technical capability statement (maximum 10 pages), proof of licensing, and agreement to the terms and conditions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, experience, and price. The Government intends to award to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous, not necessarily the lowest price.
Additional Notes
A Wage Determination for Albany County, NY, is provided as an attachment. Bidders must utilize this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals, ensuring compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.