M1LZ-- Patient-Assisted Parking Services and Parking Lot Attendants

Amendment / Modification

This modification corrects the start and end dates for the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

• Base Year: The period of performance is now April 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 (10 months).
• Option Years: Each option year will have a 12-month period of performance, running from February 1 to January 31 of the following year.

Additionally, this modification clarifies the distinction between a lockable flammable storage cabinet (provided by the vendor for gasoline) and secure storage provided by the Government (for equipment like golf carts, signs, and key cabinets).

• CLINs (0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 and their sub-CLINs AA, AB, AC) period of performance dates.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. Bidders should note the corrected period of performance for all CLINs.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in the New York Counties of Nassau and Suffolk.

• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists specific hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to health, technical, and transportation occupations.

• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive specified fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour) and a minimum of twelve paid holidays per year. Specific provisions for Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage) are also detailed.

• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, contractors must provide them at no cost to employees or reimburse for their actual cost, including maintenance.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act. It includes notes on how it applies to computer professionals and air traffic controllers/weather observers, including specific conditions for night and Sunday pay.

• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions involving high-degree hazards with ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential for positions with a low degree of hazard.

• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed. This involves submitting a written report with job descriptions and proposed rates to the contracting officer for review and approval by the Department of Labor.

Not applicable to this document type.

• The document references the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" for job duty descriptions.
• It specifies that the wage determination is subject to annual adjustments for Executive Order 13658 minimum wage rates.
• Footnotes provide additional details, such as exemptions for certain computer professionals and specific conditions for air traffic controllers and weather observers.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for firm-fixed-price Patient Assisted Parking and Lot Attendant Services at the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, NY. The services are required to ensure efficient and respectful parking assistance for Veterans of all abilities.

• Provide Patient Assisted Parking Services in Parking Lot "L" with a minimum of five (5) attendants, ensuring wait times are less than 10 minutes.

• Provide one (1) Lot Attendant for Parking Lot "B" and one (1) for Parking Lot "Q" during specified hours.

• Attendants must be able to serve multiple roles and ensure no lot is unattended.

• Contractor must furnish necessary equipment (podium, lock boxes, cones, walkie-talkies, gas-powered golf cart) and uniforms.

• Utilize technology (software/app) for vehicle retrieval requests and monitoring.

• Contractor employees must obtain VA identification badges and undergo background checks.

• Adhere to all VA regulations, including those on parking, smoking, cell phone use, and security.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: $47 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value across all years).

• Quotes are due by the time specified in Box 8 (February 17, 2026, 10:00 am EST).

• Requests for information (RFI) are due in writing by February 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.

• Offers must be submitted via email to Dolores.Sachuk-Thompson@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability (including capability statement, personnel training, management availability, supplemental checklist, proposed schedule, and insurance) and Past Performance. Price is also a factor, but Technical and Past Performance combined are more important than Price.

• A formal site visit will not be conducted.

• This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business (SB).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or online.

• Additional documents referenced include a Supplemental Checklist and "2015-4157 NY 12.03.2025."

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a supplemental checklist for vendors to complete and acknowledge regarding their company's performance capabilities and required supplies/equipment for this contract.

• Experience: Requires details on contractor's years of experience in NAICS 812930, references, and employee numbers (full-time/part-time) for specific lots (Lot L, Lot B, Lot Q). A proposed schedule for part-time employees is requested if applicable.
• Supplies/Equipment: Vendors must confirm, by checking a box, that they will supply specific items at their own expense, including signage, cones, podium, lock box, communication devices (walkie-talkies/cell phones), app-based claim checks, a gas-powered golf cart (with maintenance, gas, and storage), and uniforms with name badges and seasonal/reflective outerwear.
• Signature: A space for the Vendor's Signature is provided.

This checklist directly impacts proposal preparation by requiring bidders to detail their experience and confirm their ability to provide essential supplies and equipment. It helps bidders assess their suitability for the contract and understand specific operational requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, intends to solicit quotes for Patient Assisted Parking Services and Parking Lot Attendants at the Northport VA Medical Center. This will be a single-award firm-fixed-price contract.

• Furnish all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies for parking lot services.

• Services to commence on April 1, 2026, at 0600.

• Requirements include staffing, supplies, uniforms, signage, insurance, and training.

• All contractor employees must be trained and on-site by April 1, 2026.

• Employees will be required to obtain a VAMC Contractor Identification Badge and undergo fingerprinting.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Begins April 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• The VA anticipates issuing an RFQ on or about February 3, 2026, to be posted on www.SAM.gov.

• Procurement will follow FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

• Interested contractors must download the solicitation and any amendments from SAM.gov; no hard copies will be provided.

• The solicitation will contain instructions for quote submission.

• Questions should be directed via email to Dolores.Sachuk-Thompson@va.gov, with "RFQ no. 36C24226Q0268" in the subject line. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

• This procurement is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 812920 (Parking Lots and Garages) with a Small Business Size Standard of $47 Million.

• Product/Service Code: M1LZ (Operation of Parking Facilities).

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• Include subcontractor names, UEIs, and size status with your response.

• Previous SDVOSB set-aside solicitations (three) did not yield a long-term solution, leading to the current small business set-aside.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Building 3, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14215.

• Response Date/Time: February 17, 2026, 09:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.