The solicitation #36C24925Q0099 from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks quotations for the removal of an outdated dumbwaiter and installation of a new one at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This project is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and falls under NAICS code 238290.
The scope includes not only the removal and installation but also ensuring compliance with various safety codes and standards. Responses are due by January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT, with specific submission instructions provided. Contractors must demonstrate experience related to the work and provide references. The contract will be performed between January 11, 2025, and June 11, 2025, with all submissions needing to detail pricing and compliance with FAR regulations.
The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price technically acceptable approach, where price, technical capability, and past performance are assessed. The document underscores the VA's commitment to engaging veteran-owned businesses while maintaining operational standards and safety in facility upgrades.
The document is an amendment regarding a federal solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the installation of a dumbwaiter system between two floors. The amendment addresses contractor questions and provides responses critical for potential bidders. Key points include the dumbwaiter's operational specifications, which entail movement between the ground and first floor, and the requirement for a single front-side gate. Specific size details for the dumbwaiter car are currently unavailable, encouraging site visits for bidders. Importantly, this contract is a new requirement, with no prior contractor involved. The projected start date for the project is set for January 11, 2025. The amendment also stresses the importance of acknowledging receipt of the amendment to avoid rejection of offers, per federal regulations. The document serves to clarify expectations and maintain transparency within the RFP process, ensuring that all bidders have the necessary information to submit compliant offers.