6140--Replacing the Expired Batteries
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the Fayetteville VA Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for Ni-CD Batteries and associated installation services. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to replace approximately 162 expired batteries across multiple buildings at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Proposals are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply and installation of new Ni-CD batteries, equivalent to existing equipment specifications. Key deliverables include:
- Supplying and installing new Ni-CD batteries.
- Removing and properly disposing of old batteries.
- Performing site evaluations to verify material requirements.
- Providing all necessary equipment, hardware, and materials for installation.
- Performing system testing and verification (initial voltage check, charging system test, load test).
- Providing post-installation documentation, including installation date, battery specifications, and test results.
- Cleaning the work area upon completion. Specific quantities are required for BLD 37 (approx. 92), BLD 1 (EB4) (approx. 40), BLD 34 (approx. 20), and BLD 11 (approx. 10).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) with a 1250 employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Fayetteville VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
- Technical Questions Deadline: May 21, 2026, by 2:00 pm EST
- Offer Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026, by 08:00 am EST
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, offers the lowest price, does not exceed available funding, and whose price is deemed reasonable. Price is the primary evaluation factor. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM and the SBA DSBS database, and be a verified Small Business vendor.
Additional Notes
FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used. Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site prior to submission. Specific FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference.