N063--Top Door Alarm Recertification | Base 4 Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
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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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), is soliciting proposals for the annual recertification of the Top Door Alarm system at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition under NAICS 561621. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the annual recertification of the existing Top Door Alarm system. The system includes one Master Control Unit, one Hallway siren, and nineteen Top Door Alarms with emergency notification strobes and deactivation switches located in various rooms. Services encompass:
- Visual inspection of hardware.
- Sensor and beam verification.
- Functional alarm testing.
- Control panel testing.
- Integration, reset, and silent testing.
- Power, supervision, and fault simulation.
- Compliance with NFPA and OSHA standards for all electrical work.
- Provision of all necessary parts, tools, and labor by the contractor.
- Contractor must be licensed to conduct certification or be a system inspector.
- Submission of an annual certification statement signed by a qualified technician.
- Recording of test results for each opening, including pass/fail status, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price (RFQ).
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four (4) option years, not to exceed five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Systems Services, except Locksmiths) with a $25 Million size standard.
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
- RFIs Due: April 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, submitted in writing to Jamie.Boyar@va.gov.
- Published Date: April 16, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on three factors:
- Technical Capability: Demonstrated understanding of requirements, risk mitigation, and ability to provide certified personnel, presented in a maximum 10-page capability statement.
- Experience: Evaluation of past performance based on information from the offeror and other sources.
- Price: Evaluation on a total price basis, including option periods, ensuring prices are fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.
- Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) yearly upon completion of the requirement.
- Invoices shall be submitted yearly in arrears upon completion of the requirement.
- A Wage Determination for Albany County, NY, is provided, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use this to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance.