Z1DA--523A5-26-009 MH Ward MEHOC Correction VA Medical Center Brockton, MA
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 the VA Medical Center in Brockton, MA, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to TAMCO, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This Special Notice serves as a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award, covering the installation of new doors, frames, and interlock devices at Sallyports within the facility's mental health wards. A notice of intent to award has been published, with a deadline for industry feedback or challenges.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish comprehensive supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and plans for the installation of new doors, frames, and advanced RACHIE System interlock devices at the Sallyports located in Wards 2-4-B, 2-3-B, 2-3-C, and 2-2-B. This system is critical for high-security operational and life-safety standards within the mental health facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Sole Source)
- Duration: 270 days (Period of Performance)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source
- Statutory Authority: VAAR 819.7008 (Sole source awards to a certified SDVOSB)
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (for feedback/challenges to sole source intent)
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source award to TAMCO is justified under VAAR 819.7008 due to their unique qualifications. Key personnel at TAMCO possess intimate familiarity and prior successful experience with the RACHIE System, having installed it during the "Patient Safety Phase II" project at the same VA Brockton facility. Their comprehensive knowledge includes the system's intricacies, manufacturer specifications, and the unique considerations of implementing such a system within a sensitive mental health environment, ensuring proper functionality and security.
Market Research & Competition
Market research confirmed TAMCO's SDVOSB status and validated their unique expertise. While other capable SDVOSBs were identified, TAMCO's specific experience with the RACHIE System at this facility is the basis for the sole-source justification. A notice of intent to award a sole source contract has been published. If other qualified SDVOSBs express interest in accordance with VAAR 819.70, the procurement strategy may be adjusted to an SDVOSB set-aside.
Cost Determination
The anticipated cost will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness by comparing it to previously awarded projects of similar scope within VISN 1.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Scott Doucette
- Email: scott.doucette@va.gov
- Phone: 781-687-2000 x6710