H363--Door Alarm Annual Recertification

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Door Alarm Annual Recertification services.

• Annual recertification of door alarms.

• Award Number: 36C26126P0683

• Award Amount: $32,500.00

• Award Date: 04-30-2026

• Awardee Name: WARFEATHER, LLC

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 94304-1207

• Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0573

• Product Service Code (PSC): H363

• NAICS Code: 561621

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Officer 21

• Point of Contact: Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist (gary.christensen@va.gov)

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division determination of minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It applies to contracts in the "Nevada Counties of Storey, Washoe" area.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." The document details Health & Welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week, and a specific Health & Welfare rate for Executive Order 13706 of $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Federal contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. This leave can be used for personal illness, injury, preventive care, or to assist family members.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), contractors must pay covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions with high hazard risk (e.g., working with ordnance, explosives). A 4% differential applies to positions with a lower degree of hazard.
• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, the contractor must provide them at no cost to the employee or reimburse the employee for the actual cost. A weekly reimbursement of $3.35 is acceptable for cleaning/maintenance, unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) and review by the Wage and Hour Division.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves two primary purposes:

• To provide answers to questions submitted by vendors regarding the solicitation.

• To extend the deadline for the receipt of offers.

• The deadline for receipt of offers has been extended to April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.

• The document includes a series of questions and answers that clarify aspects of the solicitation.

• Incumbent Contractor: There is no incumbent contractor for this requirement.

• Door Issues: One door has an issue but is being repaired under a separate contract.

• Fire Doors: There are no fire doors involved.

• Paperwork: A certification report will be required after certification.

• Technician Certification: ANSI certification for technicians is only required if mandated by the alarm manufacturer.

• Door Type: The doors are anti-ligature door alarms, not automatic doors.

• Inspection: Pre-inspection is considered redundant as it is part of the recertification process.

• Last Certification/Installation: Doors and alarms were installed and certified between 2022 and 2024.

• Door/Alarm Brand: The alarms are Top Door Alarm brand; the door brand is unknown.

• Wages: A Wage Determination is attached.

• Failure to Certify: If a door fails certification, repairs will be procured via a separate transaction or contract, as the current Performance Work Statement does not include repairs.

• The due date for offers has been extended. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Changes to submitted offers can be made via letter or electronic communication, provided they are received before the new deadline.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the annual certification of the Top Door Alarm System at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, Nevada. The contract will be for a Firm Fixed Price, with a Base period and four Option Years.

• Provide manufacturer-certified technicians for annual compliance certification of the Top Door Alarm System.

• Alarms are located at the top and bottom of all patient room doors (17 total).

• Technicians must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified to test, calibrate, and troubleshoot the system.

• Inspect and survey all doors for system functionality and integrity.

• Replace and date back-up batteries in the Master Junction Box as needed.

• Annotate any discrepancies in the existing system.

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0800-1600, excluding federal holidays.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base (06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027) plus four Option Years (06/01/2027 - 05/31/2031).

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to gary.christensen@va.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, past performance, SDVOSB/VOSB status, and competitive price.

• Vendors must provide proof of authorization as a Top Door Alarm System provider.

• Past performance will be reviewed using CPARS and FAPIIS.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and VetCERT (for SDVOSB/VOSB).

• Key deadlines: Questions due by 04/10/2026 at 13:00 PDT. Offer due date is 04/20/2026 at 10:00 PDT.

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

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Reference the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements.

• Complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting) with the quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding the annual recertification of the Top Door Alarm System for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) located in Reno, NV.

• Annual certification of the Top Door Alarm System.

• Not specified in this notice.

• The full solicitation, containing necessary specifications and information for quoting, will be posted to SAM.GOV on or about April 6, 2026.

• Quotes are tentatively due on Monday, April 20, 2026. Specific time and date will be detailed in the solicitation.

• Instructions for submitting questions and quotes will be provided in the solicitation.

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

• Product Service Code (PSC): H363

• NAICS Code: 561621

• The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21).

• Point of Contact: Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist, gary.christensen@va.gov, (650) 493-5000 x65825.