The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Bath, New York, has issued a presolicitation notice for project 528A6-24-603, “Replace CLC Doors.” This project involves removing and replacing interior doors in Building 78 (CLC) and Building 76 (Medical Center), with a focus on emergency egress doors. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted around November 6, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025. The project has a duration not exceeding 180 days, including all processes from submittal approval to final punch list completion. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside with a NAICS code of 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and a small business standard of $45.0 million. The estimated cost is between $100,000 and $250,000. Bidders must submit a 20% bid bond, and performance and payment bonds will be required. A mandatory site visit will be detailed in the upcoming solicitation.

The government solicitation 36C24226B0015 is for the replacement of CLC (Community Living Center) doors at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement with an estimated cost between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified as SDVOSB in the SBA database to be eligible for award. The project involves furnishing all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision to replace existing doors in Buildings 78 and 76 according to drawings and specifications. The performance period is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 13, 2025, and all questions must be submitted by November 19, 2025. Bids are due by email by December 11, 2025, at 12:30 PM EST, with the bid opening online at 1:00 PM EST on the same day. Key requirements include submitting a bid bond, acknowledging amendments, and providing Buy American and Limitations on Subcontracting certificates. Contractors must also provide information on their safety and environmental record, including their Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

The "Buy American Certificate" provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors in federal solicitations to certify that their end products are "domestic end products," as defined in the "Buy American-Supplies" clause. Offerors must list any foreign end products, including those manufactured in the United States that do not meet the domestic classification, specifying their country of origin. The government will evaluate offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 25, which outlines policies and procedures for purchasing domestic articles, materials, and supplies. This provision ensures compliance with the Buy American Act by documenting the origin of goods offered to the U.S. government.

The "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction" clause (852.219-75) outlines subcontracting limits for VA contracts. Contractors must certify that they will adhere to specific percentages for subcontracting to non-certified 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 contractors, 75%. The cost of materials is excluded for construction contracts. Failure to comply can result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, or prosecution. Offerors must submit a signed certification with their bid, or their offer will be deemed ineligible. Contractors must also provide documentation to the VA upon request to demonstrate compliance with these limitations.

The document outlines the "Replace CLC Doors" project at the Bath VAMC in Bath, NY, identified by Project Number 528A6-24-603. This Design Development phase project, managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management, includes architectural drawings for Building 78 (A101) and Building 76 (A102), as well as a Door Schedule & Details (A103). The plans feature various site elements such as sheds, a garden plot, fire pit, and a construction staging area. Users of these drawings are explicitly responsible for verifying existing dimensions and conditions in the field. The project aims to modernize the facility by replacing doors while ensuring compliance with VA standards.

The Bath VAMC is seeking a contractor for project 528A6-24-603,

This document outlines the general requirements for a construction project at the Bath VAMC, focusing on the removal and replacement of door systems. It details comprehensive security procedures for personnel, vehicles, and sensitive documents, along with stringent rules for site operations, material storage, and utility services to ensure the Medical Center's continuous functioning. The contract emphasizes thorough surveys before and after alterations, protection of existing structures, and proper disposal of materials. Key sections cover as-built drawings, a detailed warranty management plan with response priority codes for various defects, and instructions for furnishing maintenance manuals. The project prohibits the use of existing elevators for contractor materials and specifies requirements for temporary toilets and utility usage.