7110--VA Brockton Police Furniture & Sound Management (VA-26-00024504)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions from potential contractors regarding the Brockton Police open market opportunity and the government's responses and clarifications.

• AutoCAD Drawings: The government has provided a CAD Plan.
• Ceiling Material: The ceiling is ACT – Armstrong 3253 Optima.
• Sound Masking Zones: The PDF attachment indicates the sound masking will likely be one zone, as individual offices are separated by partitions that do not extend to the deck height.
• Sound Masking Canister Drawings: No specific drawing for the canister is available; this will need to be reviewed and engineered by the vendor under the contract.
• Ceiling Height: The ceiling height is 7’ 10”.
• Speaker Installation: Due to the low ceiling height, the vendor expressed concern and proposed installing speakers above the acoustical ceiling tile using a plenum system. This would require confirming a minimum of 3-5' of clearance space above the ceiling grid.
• Plenum Space Confirmation: The government confirmed a minimum of 3.5 ft of clearance space above the ceiling grid, with approximately 0.5 inches of clearance at the center of the building. Measurements provided for roof slope indicate sufficient space.

These clarifications address technical details regarding ceiling height, material, and sound masking system installation, which may impact vendor quoting and proposed solutions. The government has provided necessary drawings and confirmed plenum space availability.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the VABHS OM Furniture Package for the Police Renovation project at the VAMC Brockton, MA. The project involves furnishing the police area within Building 25, 1st Floor - B-side.

• Procurement and installation of furniture for the police renovation.

• Specific furniture plans and drawings are provided as attachments.

• The contract is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Product Service Code: 7110

• NAICS Code: 337214

• Response Date: January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The contracting office is located in Leeds, MA (01053-9764).

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

• Reference attached documents: "P09 SOW Brockton Police Furniture" and "Drawings Furniture Plan REV 1-ID1.5" for detailed requirements and plans.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Furniture & Equipment Plan" (ID1.5) that details the layout and specifications for furniture and equipment within a defined scope of work. It serves as a visual guide and a schedule for procurement and installation.

• Floor Plan: Illustrates the placement of rooms and areas, including specific spaces like offices, restrooms, locker rooms, and corridors.
• Scope of Work Delineation: Clearly marks the areas included within the scope of work.
• Specialty Equipment Schedule: Lists specific equipment items (e.g., workstations, copiers, refrigerators, chairs, televisions, lockers) with associated details.
• Accessory Schedule: Details required accessories such as dispensers for paper towels, soap, and sanitary napkins, as well as trash receptacles and mirrors.
• Revision Information: Indicates a revision (REV 1) updating locations of equipment and furniture, dated 01-15-2026.
• Scale: Provided as 1" = 1'-0".

This plan is crucial for bidders to understand the exact furniture and equipment requirements, their placement, and any associated accessories. It directly impacts the scope of work, material sourcing, and installation planning for any related opportunity. Bidders must review this plan to accurately price and propose on the furniture and equipment aspects of the project.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To furnish, deliver, and install new furnishings for the VA Boston Healthcare System's Brockton Campus Police, specifically for the newly renovated space in Building 25, B side. The goal is to enhance privacy, provide secure storage, and create a calming environment.

• Furnish, deliver, and install new dual solar shades, decorative acoustic panels, behavioral health artwork, semi-custom lockers, and an integrated sound masking system.

• Vendor must field verify the space before placing a final order.

• Delivery receipt is required no later than 14 weeks following contract award.

• Acoustic panels must have an NRC rating of .70 or greater.

• Shade fabrics must meet specific fire and toxicity standards (NFPA 701, University of Pittsburgh toxicity protocol).

• Sound masking system must comply with applicable electrical codes and be UL 1069 listed.

• All installations must be performed by manufacturer-certified installers.

• Place of Performance: VA Medical Center, Brockton Campus, Building 25, First Floor B side.

• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

• Period of Performance: Delivery receipt no later than 14 weeks after contract award.

• Bid Requirements: Bids must be formatted for comparison, including a single line-item amount for freight, installation, and project management. 'Or Equal' bids require a comprehensive technical package.

• Furniture Requirements: Specific items include acoustic panels (Carnegie Fabrics Xorel Artform), behavioral health artwork, semi-custom lockers (Penco Vanguard), dual solar window shades (Draper Flex), collaboration tables, and café stools.

• Contractor Requirements: Includes safety compliance, delivery coordination, installation by certified installers, product documentation, and record management.

• Sustainability Statement: Awarded vendor must provide a report on purchased items, including details on packaging, material sourcing, recycled content, biobased products, and chemical content.

• Protection of Property: Contractor is responsible for protecting all items and property from damage and for repairs.

• Clean-up: Contractor is responsible for trash removal and site clean-up.

• Installer Qualifications: Proof of familiarity, previous project experience, financial/technical resources, and competent supervision are required.

• Non-Personal Services Statement: Contractor employees are controlled and supervised by contractor management and perform duties independently of the VA COR.