The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for UPS maintenance and battery supply services at the Boise VA Medical Center. This Request for Proposal (RFP) (36C26026Q0159) is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million. The contract requires furnishing all labor, supervision, travel, materials, supplies, and equipment for battery removal, replacement, and recycling for two Eaton UPS units, including a software update by an Eaton-authorized technician. Compliance with environmental regulations for battery disposal and providing a recycling certificate are mandatory. The performance period for battery replacement is from January 15, 2026, to April 15, 2026. This document outlines general contract terms, conditions, and various federal and VA-specific clauses, including those related to supply chain security, prohibitions on certain foreign-made equipment and services, and electronic payment submission. Offers are due by January 5, 2026, at 12 PM PST.
This presolicitation notice, solicitation number 36C26026Q0159, is for a UPS battery replacement project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under product service code J030 and NAICS code 811210. Responses are due by December 23, 2025, at 12 PM Pacific Time. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist Robert B. Weeks at robert.weeks@va.gov.
The document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5503 Revision No. 26, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee Counties, Idaho, with the last revision on July 8, 2025. It details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts entered into or renewed on specific dates. The document lists numerous occupational classifications with corresponding hourly rates across various fields, including administrative, automotive, health, and technical services. It also specifies fringe benefits, including health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted occupations, requiring contractors to propose classifications and rates for approval by the Wage and Hour Division.