SAM #36C24126Q0722

Awnings Replacement Services at VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven

This opportunity involves the replacement of damaged awnings at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Removal and replacement of Emergency Room entrance awning (4 ft wide x 24 ft high), including installation of a replacement post as required - Removal and replacement of Radiology entrance awning (6 ft wide x 13 ft high), including installation of a reinforcement post as required - Installation services for both awnings - All labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary for completion - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum one-year warranty on all parts, labor, workmanship, and equipment - Contractor must have a field service representative located within 200 miles of the West Haven Campus - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Period of Performance: - 120 calendar days from contract award and notice to proceed, including contractor closeout

Description

VA Connecticut Healthcare System Replace ER & Radiology Awnings Page 2 of 2 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, which can be found at Acquisition.gov. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314910 — Textile Bag and Canvas Mills, with a small business size standard of 500 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 5450 — Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures. The VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS) VAMC West Haven is seeking Awning Replacement for the Emergency Room and Radiology Entrances. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Services Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Replacement of Emergency Room Entrance Awning 0001 JB 1 Replacement of Radiology Entrance Awning 0002 JB 1 Installation 0003 JB 1 Total: $ STATEMENT OF WORK REPLACE EMERGENCY ROOM ENTRANCE AWNING & REPLACE RADIOLOGY ENTRANCE AWNING VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 BACKGROUND The VA Connecticut Healthcare System requires replacement of awnings located at the entrance of its Emergency Room and the entrance of Radiology that are both located at the VA Medical Center's West Haven Campus. JUSTIFICATION Existing awnings serving the Emergency Room and Radiology entrances are damaged and require replacement. Facilities Management Service has inspected the existing awnings and determined that they are past useful life and cannot be repaired. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE VA Medical Center West Haven Campus 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The contract period of performance for this work is 120 calendar days from contract award NTP and includes contractor closeout. QUALIFICATIONS To be eligible for consideration, potential bidders shall have a field service representative located within 200 miles of the West Haven Campus of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and have proper equipment, materials, and support to provide services. Bidders shall provide upon request documentation of certification/training on the specific equipment under the terms of this contract. The Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) specifically reserve the right to reject any of the Service Provider's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the equipment outlined herein, based upon credentials provided. SCOPE OF WORK The service provider shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and all incidentals to perform the services below. No work shall be performed on Government Holidays unless an emergency status has been indicated by the VA Contracting Officer. US Federal Holidays: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Description of Services Service Provider shall schedule and coordinate all work with VA COR and Facilities Management Service Utilities Supervisor. Service Provider shall protect all equipment in place in the immediate work area. The manufacturer procedures take precedence over other recommended operation procedures. Service Provider shall furnish all appropriate tools, equipment, and labor to perform the following: Emergency Room Entrance - remove and replace damaged awning with 4' Wide x 24' High awning and install replacement post as required. Radiology Entrance - remove and replace damaged awning with 6' Wide x 13' High awning and install reinforcement post as required. Service provider shall furnish a waste manifest as required. Minimum warranty of one year for all parts, labor, workmanship, and equipment shall be furnished. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Service Provider Check-in: All employees of the service provider shall comply with VA Security Management Program and obtain permission of the VA Police and be restricted from unauthorized access. Upon arrival, the Service Provider shall sign-in at Building 15 in West Haven and receive a temporary identification badge prior to performing services at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The Service Provider shall wear visible identification always displaying the name and company ID while on site. All site visits shall be coordinated with the VA COR or assigned POC. Per Directive 1805, smoking, vaping, and smokeless tobacco are prohibited on the grounds of VA facilities, including in vehicles. This Directive applies to all Service providers and their employees. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the contracting officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time. Parking for Service provider and employees shall be in designated areas only. Service provider shall coordinate with VA COR. The Service provider shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on government premises to areas authorized or approved by the VA Contracting Officer. The Service provider shall hold and save the government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Service provider’s performance. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. Workers are subject to the rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to reduce impacts with work being done by others. Billing: Provide COR with a report or statement of work completed and include statements with request for payment. Statement should include service completed and the date each service item was completed. Labor charges shall be billed hourly, and any unused labor totals will be credited back to the VA Medical Center on the next billing cycle, upon receipt of the service report. Solicitation Provisions FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. Contract Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services Submission Requirements Questions: Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quote: Offeror shall provide a quote using the table above. All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist at sheena.carlyle@va.gov. The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract. Interested parties with no prior VA contracts can apply here: https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. All quotes shall be emailed to Sheena Carlyle at sheena.carlyle@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact: Sheena Carlyle, sheena.carlyle@va.gov Clauses Incorporated by Reference A.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) - This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Clause) FAR Number - Title - Date 52.203-11 - CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS - SEP 2024 52.203-18 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS REPRESENTATION - JAN 2017 52.204-7 - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (DEVIATION) ALTERNATE I - NOV 2025 52.203-17 - CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS - NOV 2023 52.203-19 - PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS - JAN 2017 52.204-9 - PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL - JAN 2011 52.204-13 - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.209-6 - PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED - JAN 2025 52.204-13 - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION) ALTERNATE I - NOV 2025 52.209-10 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS - NOV 2015 52.219-6 - NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-35 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) ALTERNATE I - JUL 2014 52.222-36 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-37 - EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-40 - NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-41 - SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-42 - STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES - MAY 2014 52.222-43 - FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-44 - FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS PRICE ADJUSTMENT (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-50 - COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-54 - EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.222-62 - PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (DEVIATION) - NOV 2025 52.226-8 - ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING - MAY 2024 52.232-33 - PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - OCT 2018 52.233-3 - PROTEST AFTER AWARD - AUG 1996 52.233-4 - APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM - OCT 2004 852.233-70 - PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION - OCT 2018 852.233-71 - ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE - OCT 2018 852.201-70 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE - DEC 2022 852.203-70 - COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING - MAY 2018 852.232-72 - ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS - NOV 2018 Additional Instructions 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and an addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025). The factors used to evaluate quotations are: Technical or Quality Past Performance Price The evaluation approach involves comparing quotations to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government, considering the factors above. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price if it offers additional benefits. Quotations may exceed minimum requirements. Each response must meet the minimum requirements. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will assess: Technical or Quality: How well the quotation meets or exceeds the requirements. Past Performance: The likelihood of success based on previous performance. Price: The total of all line-item prices, including options. Options The Government will evaluate quotations for award by adding the total price for all options to the base price, including options under FAR 52.217-8. The evaluation includes a six-month extension of the last period of performance. Quoters should only price the base and option periods; the six-month extension is not to be priced separately. The Government may exercise options before the end of performance periods at the rates in effect at that time. Exercising options does not obligate the Government to do so. Additional Security and Certification Requirements 52.240-90 - SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 52.240-91 - SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2025) 52.240-93 - BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

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