S112--CON-NRM 663-21-100 UPGRADE EXTERNAL SECURITY SYSTEM FY26 Tier 1

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract to upgrade the external security system at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA. This project, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.

Project Overview & Scope

The project, identified as 663-21-100, aims to enhance exterior security across the campus's B, C, D, and E parking lots. The scope includes: traffic changes, installation of new blue light telephone stations, security cameras, and access gates. It involves architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical revisions to site infrastructure, requiring extension and connection of utilities, and integration with existing campus power, IT, and security controls. The "Basis of Design" document details the technical considerations for surveillance cameras, emergency blue light stations, and access control gates, including five deductive alternatives.

Contract Details & Requirements

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract.
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million.
• Period of Performance: No longer than 325 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
• Place of Performance: VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA.
• Special Conditions: Work must be performed within an operational hospital facility, prioritizing the Medical Center's mission. This includes strict adherence to construction safety, infection control, and site security. Some activities may require off-hours performance. No on-site office or storage is permitted; 'just-in-time delivery' is mandated. Contractors must comply with VA policies, codes, and standards, including specific safety training and dust control measures. Utility shutdowns require advance notice, and noise-producing activities are restricted to 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Contractors must provide a one-year parts and labor warranty.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to King County, Washington prevailing wage rates for construction trades. Additionally, the "Limitations on Subcontracting" document (VAAR 852.219-75) requires certification that no more than 85% of the contract amount is paid to non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs/VOSBs (excluding material costs).
• Security: Contractors accessing VA information assets must comply with the "Contractor Rules of Behavior," outlining strict security and privacy expectations.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email.
• Questions Due: February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST to Kaycee.Benson@va.gov.
• Pre-Bid Site Visit: Scheduled for February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST at the VA Puget Sound Medical Center.
• Evaluation Criteria: Best-value tradeoff, considering Technical Approach, Key Personnel Qualifications, Knowledge of Locality, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors (1-3) are significantly more important than Past Performance (4), and all non-price factors combined are significantly more important than Price (5).
• Required Documents: Offerors must furnish a bid guarantee (SF 24) and submit required insurance documentation within 10 calendar days of award. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is provided for evaluators to assess prior contract performance.