657-26-105, Upgrade Interior Physical Security
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has issued a Presolicitation for project 657-26-105, Upgrade Interior Physical Security at the Saint Louis, Missouri VAMC. This is a competitive total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated project cost between $2M and $5M. A pre-solicitation site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or about February 10, 2026, with a response date of February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires upgrading the interior physical security of the Saint Louis VAMC campus. Key components include:
- Rekeying: Implementing an electronic core and key system (Medeco XT or approved equal), including software, key chargers, and a remote programmer station.
- Intrusion Detection: Installing motion intrusion equipment and security cameras, monitored by VA Police.
- Structural Enhancements: Upgrading fire doors with security wire mesh embedded glass, adding metal exclusion cages around select windows, and installing emergency door marker signage. The project involves construction as per drawings and specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a construction contract)
- Set-Aside: Competitive Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Product Service Code: Z2DA (Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- Estimated Value: $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- Duration: Estimated 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Evaluation: Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process (FAR Part 15). The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
- Subcontracting: The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 25% of the General Construction labor.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) and VetBiz.
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 10, 2026, on beta.Sam.gov.
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 2 PM Central Time.
Site Visit & Questions
A pre-solicitation site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at the Saint Louis VAMC JC Campus, Building #16, Room # A208. Attendance is highly encouraged. Interested offerors MUST confirm attendance in writing to the Contracting Officer by February 12, 2026, NLT 6 PM CST. All questions should be emailed to Gislaine Dorvil at gislaine.dorvil@va.gov, with the subject line "657-26-105 Update Interior Physical Security". Telephone requests or questions will not be accepted.