This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C24226B0016 for the Bath VA Medical Center, specifically for a project titled "Connect PIV to Fire Alarm System." The amendment, effective December 12, 2025, extends the solicitation period and includes several supporting documents for offerors. These documents comprise a pre-bid conference sign-in sheet, a pre-bid conference agenda, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), and a revised drawing set. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning copies with their bid or by referencing the amendment number and date on their bid's signature page. This amendment ensures all bidders have the necessary information and clarifications for their proposals, highlighting the government's commitment to transparency and a fair bidding process for federal contracts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Bath, New York, issued a pre-solicitation notice for project number 528A6-24-612, titled "Connect PIVs to Fire Alarm System." The solicitation, expected around November 13th, 2025, seeks services for installing, testing, and commissioning a post indicator valve (PIV) system, updating fire zones, and adding voice alarms in building 78. This project, with a duration not exceeding 180 days, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with a small business standard of $19.0 million. The estimated cost ranges from $250,000 to $500,000. A 20% bid bond is required, along with performance and payment bonds.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for project 36C24226B0016, a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement to connect Post Indicator Valves (PIVs) to the Fire Alarm System and upgrade fire zones in Building 78 at the Bath VA Medical Center. The project, estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, requires contractors to furnish all materials, labor, and supervision, completing work within 180 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed. Key requirements include registration in SAM and verified SDVOSB status, submission of annual Vets4212 Report, and adherence to specific safety and environmental standards. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for December 3, 2025, and all questions must be submitted by December 9, 2025. Bids, including a bid bond and required certificates, are due via email by 12:30 PM EST on December 22, 2025, with an online bid opening at 1:00 PM EST. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type, and successful bidders must comply with Buy American requirements, provide performance and payment bonds if the bid exceeds $150,000, and use Autodesk Construction Cloud Build Platform for project documentation.

The “Buy American Certificate” (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify that their end products are domestic, with exceptions for foreign end products. Offerors must list any foreign end products, specifying their country of origin. The provision defines “domestic end product,” “end product,” and “foreign end product” in relation to the “Buy American—Supplies” clause. The government evaluates offers based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25 policies. This certificate ensures compliance with U.S. purchasing regulations, promoting domestic manufacturing in government contracts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Project No. 528-A6-24-612 focuses on installing Post Indicator Valves (PIV) at the Bath, NY VA Medical Center (VAMC). The project involves adding PIV monitoring to the existing fire alarm system across multiple buildings (9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 24, 29A, 30, 33, 34, 35, 39, 41, 44, 75, 76, 78, 84, 92, 103, 104). Key aspects include installing wireless sensing wiring for the PIVs, integrating them into the fire alarm system's Signaling Line Circuit (SLC), and providing 24VDC power. Additionally, the project includes civil demolition for removing existing bollards and adding new concrete post barricade bollards for protection at various building locations (24, 30, 39, 41, 44, 75, 103). For Building 78, the Community Living Center, the project will expand fire alarm zoning from one large zone to eleven designated zones (attic, basement, and three zones per resident floor) and implement a voice speaker annunciation system in resident areas. This requires new speakers, power supplies, control panels, and wiring, all installed in parallel with the existing system and integrated under the supervision of Honeywell-trained and certified installers and the Bath Fire Department.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Project No. 528-A6-24-612 in Bath, NY, focuses on installing and monitoring Post Indicator Valves (PIV valves) across various buildings at the VA Medical Center. The project involves civil, electrical, and fire alarm system modifications to integrate PIV valve monitoring into the existing fire alarm infrastructure, specifically within Building 78, the Community Living Center. This includes adding new fire zones, voice alarm annunciation, and associated control assemblies and wiring, all while adhering to NFPA 72 and VA electrical fire system requirements for 2-hour protection and Class B circuits. The project details specific PIV valve locations for numerous buildings and includes plans for adding and removing bollards for protection. The integration and testing will be supervised by Honeywell-trained personnel and the Bath Fire Department.

The project involves installing, testing, and commissioning services to enhance fire alarm systems at the Bath VA Medical Center. This includes adding supervision and protection for 22 existing post indicator valves (PIVs) by linking them via radio to control relays in adjacent buildings. Additionally, the fire alarm system in Building 78, the Community Living Center, will be updated from a single zone to 11 zones, with voice alarms in living areas. The project requires the removal and replacement of PIV bollard protection, installation and integration of Potter radio switches and communication equipment, and configuration of existing Johnson Controls/Honeywell Verifire systems. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, and supervision, adhering to a 180-day completion timeline. Safety measures, including risk assessments and interim life safety plans, are mandatory. The project will utilize the Autodesk Construction Cloud Build Platform for documentation and coordination, and all work must comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards, including NFPA, IBC 2003, and NEC.

The government file 528A6-24-612 details a project for the BATH VAMC to update its fire alarm system. The project involves three main items: installing bollard protection for Post Indicator Valves (PIVs), integrating PIV sensors into the fire alarm monitoring system, and installing zone voice alarms in Building 78, the community living center residence. The scope of work includes removal and installation of bollards, supply and configuration of communication equipment for PIV integration, and installation and programming of new fire control panels and annunciators for Building 78. The document outlines general requirements, construction security, operations and storage areas, phasing of work, utility services, and restoration procedures. It also emphasizes compliance with VA regulations, safety requirements, and coordination to ensure uninterrupted Medical Center operations.

The agenda for the Site Visit/Pre-Bid Conference on December 3, 2025, outlines key information for Project 528A6-24-612/Solicitation: 36C24226B0016,

The document lists attendees of a pre-bid meeting for Project No. 528A6-24-612, titled

The RFI document pertains to project 528A6-24-612, which involves connecting PIVs to a fire alarm system. It clarifies that drawings FA104 and FA105 are not part of the scope, and confirms the necessity of NFPA 72 reports. The project must comply with numerous codes and standards, including NFPA 1, 4, 13, 70, 72, 101, and UFC 3-600-01, 3-601-02, and 4-021-01, as well as federal, state, and local building codes. Contractors are required to utilize NICET-certified employees, with at least one technician on-site during work and possessing a current New York State Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer’s license. A 100% test of the entire fire alarm system, including a 24-hour battery test, is mandatory before turnover. The document also confirms the applicability of specific drawings to Building B-78 and clarifies that Johnson Controls is an acceptable alternative to Honeywell for supervision and programming updates.

This document outlines certification requirements for offerors regarding limitations on subcontracting for federal government contracts, particularly for VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) under 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2). It specifies the maximum percentage of contract value that can be paid to non-VIP-listed firms, varying by contract type: 50% for services (excluding construction), 85% for general construction, and 75% for special trade construction. Exclusions apply for direct costs not central to the acquisition and material costs in construction. The certification emphasizes compliance with federal law (18 U.S.C. 1001), warning against false statements, which can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including debarment and fines. Offerors must provide this signed certification with their bid, as failure to do so will result in ineligibility. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance, and non-cooperation may lead to remedial action.