5999--460-24-009 CLC and Fourth Floor Patient Elopement
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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 4, is soliciting proposals for the CLC and Fourth Floor Patient Elopement Upgrade at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, DE. This project involves construction and electrical services to replace the existing patient elopement system. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires the demo and replacement of the existing Stanley/WanderGuard system with an upgraded patient elopement technology. Key requirements include:
- Installation of new door units, Staff Alert Panels, patient tags/bands, and associated wiring/conduit.
- Integration with existing access control and maglocks.
- Elevator integration, including new travel cables, software upgrades, and wiring diagram updates.
- Provision and installation of emergency power for patient elopement equipment.
- Repair and paint any damages from installations and removals.
- Implementation of dust containment measures (ICRA requirements).
- Full system testing, certification, and staff training for up to 40 clinical personnel.
- Compliance with all applicable codes, VA policy/standards, and contract terms.
- Provision of all necessary tools, labor, materials, permits, licenses, and supervision.
- Note: Amendment 0001 removed "Fall Detection" and "Nurse Call" features/functionality from the scope.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (RFP under FAR Subpart 15)
- Period of Performance: 145 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.
- Bonds Required: Bid, Performance, and Payment bonds.
- Set-Aside: Total 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM local time (Eastern Time, New York, USA).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the VA's VetCert system at the time of proposal submission.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience and Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered more important than Price.
- Questions: All questions have been answered via Amendment 0001; no further questions will be accepted.
- Pre-bid Meeting: A site visit was held on April 28, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001. All solicitation documents, specifications, and drawings are available on SAM.gov. Interested vendors should frequently check SAM.gov for any further notices or amendments.