The Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, issued a presolicitation notice for a project to furnish and install entrance/security doors at locations 8C, 9D, and 10C. This contract requires all labor and materials to install new gypsum wall board walls, swinging wood double doors with vision lights and access control, relocate and add to a storefront door system, and replace an existing storefront door with an opposite swing, including a new door inset and window film. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a NAICS code of 236220 and a small business standard of $45.0 million. The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. Solicitation materials will be available on beta.SAM.gov around December 2, 2025, with a response date of December 15, 2025.

This government solicitation outlines a project to install and rework security entrance doors at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. The project, designated for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), requires contractors to furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision. The period of performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a construction magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. Key requirements include registration in SAM.gov, VOSB verification, and submission of an annual Vets-4212 Report. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 23, 2025, and cost proposals, including a breakdown, are due by January 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria will be technical capability, price, and past performance, requiring a 5-page capability statement. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Buy American and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions clauses, and includes instructions on wage rates, small business rerepresentation, and payment protections.

The NABCO GT710/8710 Low-Energy ADA Swing Door Operator is a versatile, hydraulic door automation system designed for both interior and exterior use. It can automate new or existing door frames and operates in automatic and manual modes, featuring a hydraulic back-check to protect against damage in windy conditions or during manual operation. Approved for fire door assemblies up to 3 hours, the operator emphasizes energy efficiency with adjustable opening and closing speeds. Key features include a hydraulic design for reliability, a manual mode requiring minimal pressure, and a one-million-cycle endurance rating. The system offers obstacle detection, sequential or timer modes, an LCD for programming, and various adjustable settings for force, speed, and hold-open time. It complies with ANSI A156.19/A117.1 standards and is UL/ULC approved. NABCO provides extensive service through its network of AAADM-certified technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Specifications and CAD drawings are available on their website, making it a comprehensive solution for accessible and safe door automation.

The “Buy American Certificate” provision (FAR 52.225-2) mandates that offerors certify whether their end products are domestic, in accordance with the Buy American—Supplies clause. Offerors must list any foreign end products, including those manufactured in the U.S. that do not meet domestic criteria, specifying their country of origin. The government evaluates offers based on policies in FAR Part 25. This provision ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations promoting the purchase of domestic goods in government contracts, impacting federal RFPs and grants.

The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2022) outlines certification requirements for offerors regarding subcontracting limits on government contracts. As per 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), contractors must adhere to specific percentages for subcontracting to non-VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). For services, the limit is 50%; for general construction, 85%; and for special trade construction, 75%. The cost of materials is excluded from these calculations in construction contracts. Offerors must certify compliance, acknowledging that false certifications carry severe penalties, including criminal prosecution and fines. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance and may impose sanctions for non-compliance or bad faith actions. Failure to submit the required certification renders an offer ineligible for award.

The Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, is seeking a contractor to furnish and install entrance/security doors at three locations: 10C, 9D, and 8C. The project involves relocating an existing storefront door system, reversing the swing of an existing door, and constructing a new gypsum wallboard wall with double wood doors. Key requirements include specific door hardware, access control systems compatible with existing VA infrastructure (Lenel S2 OnGuard and DormaKaba Ilco), and adherence to various NFPA codes. The contractor must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project communications and submissions. The total period of performance is four weeks plus material lead time.

This document, "General Decision Number: NY20250002 09/19/2025," outlines prevailing wage rates and labor regulations for various construction projects in specific New York counties, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington. It covers building, heavy, and highway construction, with distinctions for certain counties and construction types. The file details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for covered federal contracts in 2025. It also provides comprehensive wage and fringe benefit rates for numerous trades, such as Asbestos/Insulator Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Constructors, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plumbers/Pipefitters, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, and Truck Drivers, specifying rates by county, construction type, and job classification, along with associated paid holidays. Additionally, the document includes information on the Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and outlines the wage determination appeals process through the Department of Labor.