Y1AZ--810 Vermont Ave NW Turnstiles Project at VACO

Award Notice

• Award Number: 36C10F26C0002

• Award Date: 02-25-2026

• Award Amount: $758,420.00

• Awardee Name: SANDOW CONSTRUCTION INC

• Awardee UEI: JJKPJR3QLCL5

• Awardee Address: 4300 48TH ST, BLADENSBURG, MD 20710

• Subject: 810 Vermont Ave NW Turnstiles Project at VACO

• Solicitation Number: 36C10F26R0025

• Product Service Code: Y1AZ

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction and Facilities Management (00CFM3B), 425 I Street NW, Washington DC 20001

• Contracting Officer: Jason Hardy

• Contact Email: jason.hardy@va.gov

• Contact Phone: 224-610-7307

• Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

• Agency URL: https://www.va.gov

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan drawing for the "C Level" of the 810 Vermont building. It details the layout of various rooms, offices, common areas, and mechanical spaces.

• Room labels (e.g., OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, CAFETERIA, FITNESS CENTER, MECHANICAL ROOM, ELEVATOR LOBBY)
• Room identifiers (e.g., C4B, C6D, C408, E12)
• Building infrastructure elements (e.g., STAIRS, CORRIDOR, VESTIBULE)
• Zoning information (e.g., FLOOD ZONE)
• Specific areas like VHA-KITCHEN, VHA-CAFETERIA SERVICE AREA, CREDIT UNION.

This drawing provides critical spatial information for any vendor involved in construction, renovation, facility management, or space planning related to the 810 Vermont building's C Level. It helps bidders understand the physical environment, potential site conditions, and the scope of work related to the building's layout.

Amendment / Modification

This document, "Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors - Revised Amendment 0001," revises the original "Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors" document. It clarifies and details the evaluation criteria that will be used for this procurement.

• Basis for Award: Reaffirms a competitive procurement using the Best Value Trade Off source selection process.
• Evaluation Factors: Outlines four key evaluation factors:
  • Company Experience
  • Project Management
  • Past Performance
  • Price
• Company Experience: Specifies the requirement for offerors to submit 2-3 contracts/task orders demonstrating at least 5 years of experience in Government construction projects under NAICS code 236220. It defines "relevancy" and "recency" for experience evaluation.
• Project Management: Requires a Project Management Plan (PMP) including key personnel (Project Manager, Site Superintendent), their qualifications, and planned major subcontractors. It notes that the Site Superintendent can also serve as SSHO and QCM.
• Past Performance: Details the evaluation of past performance based on recency, relevancy, and confidence. It outlines the required documentation, including "General Contractor Reference Forms," CPARS, and "Past Performance Questionnaires." It also states the government's right to seek information from other sources.
• Price: Requires offerors to submit pricing in accordance with the RFP and SOW, acknowledge all solicitation amendments, and submit the price proposal as a separate PDF. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

This amendment directly impacts how offerors must prepare and submit their proposals by detailing the specific criteria and documentation required for each evaluation factor. It does not appear to change submission deadlines or overall requirements, but clarifies the evaluation methodology.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan drawing for the "S06 810 Vermont" project, specifically detailing the layout of the first floor. It serves as a visual guide for construction, renovation, or facility management related to this opportunity.

• Room numbers and designations (e.g., OFFICE, LOBBY, MECHANICAL ROOM, TOILET, DATA ROOM, ELEVATOR LOBBY).
• Layout of corridors, stairs, elevators, and ramps.
• Placement of key building systems and areas (e.g., ELECTRICAL ROOM, FIRE PANEL ROOM, MECHANICAL ROOM).
• Indication of existing features and new additions (e.g., "EXISTING WEST COURT ROOF BELOW", "NEW STEEL STAIR").
• Planters and exterior features like driveways and areaways.

This floor plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical space involved in the opportunity. It will inform:

• The scope of work for any construction, renovation, or maintenance tasks.
• The complexity of access and logistics within the building.
• The spatial requirements for equipment or personnel.
• The overall layout and configuration of the facility where services will be performed.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C10F26R0025 for the VACO Building Security Turnstiles project incorporates the following:

• Questions and Answers: Includes responses to vendor inquiries, clarifying various aspects of the project.

• Pre-Proposal Conference Attendee List: Provides a list of attendees from the pre-proposal conference.

• Updated Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors: Revises the criteria and factors for awarding the contract.

• Updated Drawings: Includes revised PDF drawings for Floor 1 and the C Level of the 810 Vermont Ave location.

• Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors

• Drawings (Floor 1 and C Level)

• Solicitation document (through the incorporation of Q&A)

• The proposal due date remains unchanged.

• No other changes to submission requirements or evaluation factors are noted, beyond the incorporated Q&A and updated documents.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a list of participants who pre-registered for the pre-proposal conference for the VACO Turnstiles Project. It includes names, positions, companies, and email addresses of attendees.

• Names of individuals attending the pre-proposal conference.
• Their respective positions within their companies.
• The companies they represent.
• Contact email addresses for each participant.

This list can help potential bidders identify key contacts and companies that may be involved in or interested in the VACO Turnstiles Project. It provides a snapshot of the industry presence at the pre-proposal conference, which could be useful for networking or understanding the competitive landscape.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to Solicitation # 36C10F26R0025 for the VACO Building Security Turnstiles project.

• Turnstile Barrier Type: Waist-high clear door barriers are preferred.
• Access Control: Card readers are required on both the entrance and exit sides of the turnstiles.
• Installation Preference: Turnstiles are to be bolted directly to the floor with individual floor penetrations, not a low-profile mounting plate.
• Power Source: Emergency circuit power is preferred, but standard building power is acceptable. Turnstiles must have battery backup.
• Completion Date: The project completion date is 225 Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed.
• Design Concept: There is no existing architectural design concept; it will be determined during the shop drawing submittal process. The project is not a design-build project.
• Key Personnel: The project requires one Project Manager and one Superintendent.
• Past Performance: CPARS reports can be submitted in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) for projects listed under Evaluation Factor 1.
• Recency Period: The recency period for company experience has been extended to 5 years.
• Hazardous Materials: No known hazardous materials are present; however, if suspected, work should stop immediately and the COR contacted.

These clarifications provide specific details on technical requirements, installation methods, project timelines, and evaluation criteria, directly impacting how vendors should prepare their proposals and execute the project if awarded.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire for the VACO Turnstiles Project (RFP No.: 36C10F26R0025). It is used to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for evaluation purposes.

• Sections for contractor and evaluator identification.
• Rating scales (1-5) for various performance areas: Overall quality/satisfaction, Delivery performance, Quality of service delivered, Problem resolution, and Quality of contractor personnel.
• Specific questions regarding cure notices, terminations, adverse past performance discussions, and the use of past performance databases.
• Fields to record contract period of performance, dollar value, and a description of services provided.
• A section for attaching supporting documentation.

Offerors should ensure their subcontractors (if applicable) understand how to complete this questionnaire. The feedback provided in these questionnaires significantly influences the past performance evaluation factor of the proposal. Bidders should be aware of the criteria being assessed and encourage their references to provide thorough and accurate responses. The document also requests information on whether adverse past performance issues were discussed with the contractor, which is a critical aspect of the evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Certificate for 852.219-75 Subcontracting Compliance" for services and construction contracts, utilizing a January 2023 deviation. It requires offerors to certify their compliance with limitations on subcontracting.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Material costs are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 75% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Material costs are excluded.
• Certification Acknowledgement: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, for false statements.
• Compliance Verification: Offerors understand they may be required to provide documentation (invoices, subcontracts) to verify compliance during and upon completion of the contract.
• Cooperation: Offerors agree to cooperate fully with the VA in providing requested documents.
• Completion: The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to provide this certification will render the offer ineligible for award.

This form is mandatory for all offerors. Bidders must carefully review the subcontracting limitations applicable to the contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) and accurately complete, sign, and submit this certification with their proposal. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the installation of security turnstiles at the Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) located at 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. The project aims to enhance security and provide time and attendance data. The turnstiles must be compatible with existing VA HSPD-12 software and comply with all applicable life safety and building codes.

• Installation of security turnstiles at the Vermont Ave NW and I Street lobbies.

• Turnstiles must be compatible with VA HSPD-12 software and meet all applicable codes.

• Shop drawing submittals are required, including concept design, 100% design submission, and issued for construction submission.

• Integration with the existing Lenel Onguard Access Control System 8.1 or higher.

• Installation of new Lenel panel boards, enclosures, and readers.

• Connection to the existing fire alarm system.

• Arc Flash Study for the electrical panel.

• Training for VA staff.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 225 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed, including submittal phases.

• Project Magnitude: Estimated between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Industrial Building Construction).

• Size Standard: $45.0 Million.

• Site Visit: January 15th, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• RFIs Due: January 22nd, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• Proposal Due Date: February 6th, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to jason.hardy@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Company Experience, Project Management, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation Method: Best Value Trade Off.

• This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) as certified in the SBA VetCert database.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is not required but recommended.

• Pre-registration for the site visit is required by January 13th, 2026.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Contractor Reference Form" intended for offerors to provide detailed information about their past performance on similar projects. It serves as a standardized method for collecting crucial reference data that will likely be used to evaluate a bidder's qualifications and experience.

• Offeror Information: Name of the bidding company.
• Solicitation/Contract Details: Relevant identification numbers for the opportunity.
• Project Information: Title, location, and key points of contact for the project being referenced.
• Contract Type & Financials: Details on the contract type, award amount, and final amount.
• Schedule: Original and actual completion dates.
• Safety: Information on OSHA citations, if applicable.
• Subcontractors: A list of major subcontractors, including their points of contact and phone numbers.
• Project Description: A narrative description of the work performed.

Offerors are expected to fill out all relevant fields accurately and completely. This includes providing contact information for project owners, detailing the scope of work, and listing key subcontractors. The form requires specific financial and schedule data, as well as a description of the project undertaken.

This form is critical for bidders as it directly relates to the evaluation of their past performance. Completing this form accurately and thoroughly will be essential for demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the current opportunity. The information provided here will likely be used by the government to verify the bidder's experience and assess their suitability for the contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "General Decision Number" for the District of Columbia, dated 01/02/2026. It supersedes a previous decision (DC20250002) and outlines prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction-related classifications within the District of Columbia.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires adherence to prevailing wage laws, such as those covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects in the specified area. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations, which is a critical component of proposal preparation and contract execution.