J063--Service and Maintenance Emergency Blue Light Towers

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5191, Revision No. 29) for the state of Louisiana, specifically for the parishes of Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in this area.

This document lists specific occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. It also specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706 provisions). A higher rate of $203.60 per week or $882.27 per month is noted for Health & Welfare under EO 13706.

This is a wage determination, not a solicitation with a specific contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It serves as a baseline for wages on covered contracts.

Not applicable to this document type.

Not applicable to this document type. However, it notes that Executive Order 13658 applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, requiring a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025.

• The document includes footnotes for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Weather Observers) that may have additional requirements or exclusions.
• A conformance process is outlined for classifying service employees not listed in the determination.
• Vacation and holiday pay requirements are also detailed, referencing 29 CFR 4.173 and 4.174 respectively.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the service and maintenance of ten (10) Knightscope Blue Light Emergency Towers located at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The services include preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure continuous reliable operation.

• Preventative maintenance and inspection of the Blue Light Emergency Towers (10 units) 2-3 times annually.

• Visual/functional assessments and cleaning of solar panels.

• Full service, parts, and labor for all required maintenance and repairs.

• Replacement of defective components (batteries, solar panels, control boards, circuitry, electronic systems).

• On-site response for service calls.

• Work to be performed by qualified personnel trained in Blue Light Tower maintenance.

• Compliance with VA Directive 0730 (Security and Law Enforcement) and VA Handbook 6500 (Information Security).

• Use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and authorized services only.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Period: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
  • Option Periods: Four (4) additional one-year options.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 Million is provided.

• Offers must be submitted electronically by April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.

• Quotes must include a technical part and a price part (SF1449).

• Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Questions must be submitted via email to rachel.babin@va.gov by COB April 15, 2026.

• This solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Businesses.

• Services are non-personal.

• Services will be performed on-site during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), excluding Federal holidays.

• Exclusions: Contractor is not responsible for damage caused by vandalism or Acts of God.

• Reporting: Written inspection/service reports in electronic format (PDF) required after each visit, and a final summary report at the end of each contract year.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Service and Maintenance of Emergency Blue Light Towers at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The procurement is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Service and Maintenance of Emergency Blue Light Towers.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Questions Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10 AM CST. Submit via email to rachel.babin@va.gov.

• Quotes Due: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10 AM CST. Submit electronically to rachel.babin@va.gov.

• Offers must be submitted in accordance with Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 70112

• Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0641

• Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.

• Point of Contact: Rachel Babin (rachel.babin@va.gov)

• Referenced attachments: 36C25626Q0641, WD.