DG01--Video Intercom Upgrade
ID: 36C25224Q0846Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8082bdd6d3024dd4aa824a8f8e9a3273/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the Video Intercom Upgrade project at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The procurement involves replacing the existing video intercom system, requiring contractors to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, with a performance period of 240 days from the award date, followed by one year of warranty support. This upgrade is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities within the facility, ensuring compliance with VA security requirements, and improving service quality for veterans. Interested small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned entities, must submit their quotes by September 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM Central Time, with a total contract value estimated at approximately $19 million. For further inquiries, contact Richard Ruffin at richard.ruffin@va.gov or call 414-844-4800 x 43257.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard RuffinContracting Officer
    414-844-4800 x 43257
    richard.ruffin@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25224Q0846_1.docx
    The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a Video Intercom Upgrade project at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25224Q0846, is set to provide comprehensive services to replace the current video intercom system, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. Performance is anticipated to last 240 days post-award, followed by one year of warranty support. Responses to this presolicitation are requested by September 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Interested businesses should refer to the specified solicitation document for submission details. Richard Ruffin is the designated contracting officer for further inquiries, accessible via the provided email. This notice highlights the VA's ongoing commitment to improving facility infrastructure to better serve veterans.
    36C25224Q0846.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the upgrade and installation of a Video Intercom System at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with a project completion timeline of 240 days from the award date. The total awarded amount is approximately $19 million, and the acquisition is open to small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned entities. The RFQ details the project's scope, including the removal of existing systems, installation of new components in multiple facility areas, and adherence to specific industry standards. The contractor must provide a fully operational video intercom system with capabilities for two-way audio and video communication, comply with VA security requirements, and provide comprehensive training for staff. Additionally, the document emphasizes the necessary compliance with facility regulations, delivery and installation protocols, invoicing procedures, and security measures for contractor personnel within the VA premises. The RFQ is structured according to federal procurement regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability in the bidding process while prioritizing the safety and service quality for veterans.
    P07 - Cook County WD 2015-5017 Rev-27 dated 07.22.2024.pdf
    The document outlines the Wage Determination No. 2015-5017 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the Service Contract Act (SCA). It details wage rates required for various occupations in Illinois, specifically in Cook, Du Page, and McHenry counties, reflecting adjustments under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. For contracts awarded after January 30, 2022, the minimum wage is set at $17.20 per hour, while contracts between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 require at least $12.90 per hour, unless a higher rate applies. The document also specifies fringe benefits, such as health and welfare, vacation, holidays, and sick leave, laying out requirements for contractors to provide equitable compensation. Additionally, provisions are included for additional classifications and wage rates for unlisted job titles via a conformance process. This information is vital for federal contractors to ensure compliance with labor regulations while bidding on government contracts. Overall, the document emphasizes fair wage standards and protections for workers within government contracting frameworks.
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