NTX Access Control System Installation

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5227, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the state of Texas, specifically for the counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding code and minimum hourly wage rate. These range from administrative and clerical roles to technical, health, and service occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations require specific fringe benefits, which are detailed separately. The document also outlines specific fringe benefit rates for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and general Health & Welfare benefits.
• Executive Orders: It references Executive Order 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Federal Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Special Conditions:
  • Hazardous Pay: An 8% differential applies to positions involving high hazard with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. A 4% differential applies to positions with low hazard involving these materials.
  • Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, with specific guidelines for "wash and wear" materials.
  • Conformance Process: Details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a Service Contract Act-covered contract within the specified Texas counties. It directly impacts labor cost calculations for proposals, ensuring compliance with minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for all covered employees.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the "NTX Access Control Installation" project at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The project aims to upgrade and extend the existing HIRSCH access control systems to address physical security deficiencies. The scope includes all labor, materials, installation, and travel costs for the access control system upgrade.

• Installation of 16 new Hirsch Velocity Software License modules.

• Installation of electric door hardware for 14 openings across multiple buildings (Building 2J Clinic 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Building 3 2nd floor).

• Includes specific hardware such as MX-8 Controllers, 8-Door Panels, card readers with keypads, door contacts, and emergency exit devices.

• Turnkey extension and upgrade of existing HIRSCH systems.

• One-year warranty on all services and equipment.

• Compliance with HSPD-12 and FICAM requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: To be done in a reasonable time frame, not longer than 30 days after receipt of order, unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Place of Performance: Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216.

• Questions Due: Friday, June 05, 2026, at 13:00 CDT.

• Proposals Due: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 13:00 CDT via email.

• Proposals must be submitted in four (4) separate volumes.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)).

• Size Standard: $25 Million.

• The solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-73, a notice of total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must complete all required blocks and provisions. Failure to submit a complete offer may result in removal from consideration.

• Site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. CDT.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the installation of an Access Control System (NTX) at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract. This RFQ is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Installation of an Access Control System (NTX).

• Services to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Site Visit: Mandatory for interested parties, scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 09:00 CST at the Dallas VAMC.

• Questions Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 13:00 CST. Submit via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov, with the subject line 'Solicitation Number, Questions'.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 13:00 CST. Submit via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov, with the subject line 'Solicitation Number, Proposal Submission'.

• Proposals must be in PDF format, include the Solicitation Number and Offeror's name, and be submitted in four separate volumes.

• Email size limit is 7MB; multiple emails are permitted.

• This RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Respondents must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• SDVOSB must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and listed in the Small Business Search (SBS).

• Reference attached document RFQ 36C25726Q0496 for further details.