Z1DA--36C26126R0052 Replace Buildings 911 and 98 - Fire and Security Alarms Project # 612A4-26-051

The Request for Information (RFI) Form outlines the procedure for submitting inquiries regarding a government solicitation. It specifies that all pre-proposal inquiries must be submitted via email to jessica.newman@va.gov using an editable version of the provided form. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted. Respondents are required to identify their inquiries in numerical sequence and indicate whether questions pertain to the solicitation and evaluation factors or the statement of work and technical data. The form collects company name, offeror, name of the person submitting the question, date of inquiry, and phone number, allowing for multiple questions (RFI #1, #2, #3, and additional as necessary). Responses to these RFI submissions will be issued as amendments via email.

This amendment to solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), provides a Word version of the Request for Information (RFI) Questions form. The amendment, number 0002, has an effective date of June 9, 2026, and does not extend the hour and date specified for the receipt of offers. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified deadline may result in the rejection of offers.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) has issued solicitation 36C26126R0052 for a firm-fixed-price construction project titled "Replace Bldg. 911 and 98 and Security Alarms VA Medical Clinic McClellan." This project, valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The scope of work involves replacing existing fire alarm systems in Buildings 911 and 98 with new VA-compliant Mircom addressable systems and upgrading security camera and intrusion detection systems with Avigilon and Bosch systems, respectively. The period of performance is 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Key dates include a site visit on June 3rd, 2026, and RFI submissions due by June 9th, 2026. Offers are due by June 22nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT and must be submitted electronically. Bid, payment, and performance bonds are required.

This document is Amendment 0008 to federal solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN) 5, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21). Under the authority of Contracting Officer Jose Hernandez, the effective date of this amendment is July 30, 2026. The sole purpose of this amendment is to formally provide official responses to Request for Information (RFI) questions submitted by prospective bidders. Detailed questions and answers are contained within the attached reference document, "36C26126R0052 _RFI Questions- 00008." All other original terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date of bid submission to avoid rejection of their proposals.

This document outlines the technical specifications and project requirements for the replacement of fire alarms and security upgrades (Project 612A4-26-051) at Buildings 98 and 911 of the McClellan VA Medical Center in McClellan Park, California. The scope of work involves completely preparing the site, performing necessary demolition, and installing new fire alarm, security camera, and intrusion detection systems. Building 911 (approx. 63,000 sq. ft.) will have its outdated conventional Notifier system replaced, while Building 98 (approx. 71,000 sq. ft.) will receive an upgrade to its existing intelligent Notifier system. Additional tasks include structural security improvements, such as demolishing a brick wall at Building 911 to eliminate visual obstructions, repurposing an operations room into an intrusion alarm control room, and installing new metal doors. The basis of design specifies Mircom for the fire alarm systems, Avigilon for the video surveillance cameras, and Bosch for the intrusion detection systems. All systems must integrate with the central station and report directly to the Mather VAMC VA Police. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative, physical security, and key control protocols. The document details comprehensive operational guidelines, including maintaining 24/7 medical center operations, scheduling utility interruptions, performing pre- and post-construction surveys, providing extensive photographic documentation, and executing a structured warranty management plan. Detailed submittal procedures for shop drawings, product data, and samples are also established to ensure compliance with VA standards.

This document is the Table of Contents and introductory sections of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Fire Protection Design Manual (Ninth Edition, November 1, 2023, revised May 1, 2026). Published by the VHA Office of Occupational Safety Health, the manual establishes fire protection engineering design criteria for VA-owned and VA-occupied facilities. Its primary goal is to ensure occupant safety, while its secondary objectives are to maintain clinical and administrative continuity (limiting interruptions to under 24 hours) and minimize property damage (limiting losses to under $500,000). The manual applies to all new VA construction, acquisitions, major rehabilitations, and lease agreements. It mandates compliance with the National Fire Codes (NFC) published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—specifically NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)—and utilizes the International Building Code (IBC) for features not covered by the NFC. Key technical requirements outlined in the initial chapters include: - Strict guidelines for construction types, structural fireproofing, and the VA Hospital Building System (interstitial space design). - Safety measures during construction phases, such as smoke-tight partitions and maintaining operational sprinkler systems. - Detailed occupancy classification guidelines (Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Business, Residential, Industrial, and Day Care) and specific door-locking rules for patient safety. - Special protection standards for high-risk areas, including laboratories, pharmacies, telecommunications spaces, and commercial cooking facilities. - Water supply infrastructure criteria, defining fire flow capacities and secondary water supply requirements for mission-critical facilities.

The General Decision Number CA20260018, effective January 30, 2026, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction types—Building, Heavy (including Dredging), and Highway—across 17 counties in California. This document details specific wage classifications, such as Asbestos Removal Workers, Asbestos Workers/Insulators, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Divers, Piledrivers, Modular Furniture Installers, Drywall Installers, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, and Power Equipment Operators. Wage rates vary significantly by county or designated 'Area,' and some classifications include additional premiums for specific working conditions like depth pay for divers or height pay for electricians. The decision also provides detailed scope of work definitions for many trades, particularly for electrical and communication systems, and elaborates on equipment operator groups for general power equipment, cranes, piledriving, steel erection, and tunnel/underground work. It defines

This amendment to solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, primarily serves to provide a sign-in sheet from a site visit held on June 3rd, 2026, and to extend the deadline for Request for Information (RFI) submissions. The RFI submission window has been extended to June 11th, 2026, by 12:00 PM PT. The amendment also includes the RFI form and references attached documents related to the site visit log and the RFI form itself. The contracting officer for this amendment is Jose Hernandez.

The Request for Information (RFI) form outlines the process for submitting inquiries regarding a government solicitation. All questions must be sent via email using the provided editable form to @va.gov, identifying the nature of the inquiry (solicitation/evaluation factors or statement of work/technical data). Telephone requests are not accepted. The form requires the company name, offeror, date of inquiry, phone number, and a numerical sequence for each question. This document ensures a structured and official method for pre-proposal inquiries, crucial for federal RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), has issued a presolicitation notice (36C26126R0052) for construction services to replace fire and security alarms in Buildings 911 and 98 at the VA McClellan Medical Center, Northern California Health Care System. This project, valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M small business size standard. Proposals will only be accepted from vendors verified and registered in SAM.gov and certified as SDVOSBs through the SBA's VetCert program. The response date is June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

This award notice announces the contract award for project "612A4-26-051 Replace B.911 and B98 Fire and Security Alarms" at the VA Northern California Health Care System. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), under solicitation number 36C26126R0052, the contract was set aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The contract (Award Number 36C26126C0072) was awarded on September 9, 2026, to Strategic Industry Inc, located in Kingsburg, California, for a total award amount of $2,849,667.33. The primary Product Service Code for the work is Z1DA, and the NAICS code is 236220. Jessica Newman is designated as the contracting point of contact.

This document provides official responses to Request for Information (RFI) questions for solicitation 36C26126R0052, which covers the replacement of fire and security alarms in Buildings 911 and 98. The VA addresses two key inquiries. First, regarding the access control system requirement, the VA clarifies that while access control with card readers is required, the government does not currently possess the requested drawing set to distribute. Instead, the selected contractor must provide updated redline drawings to be incorporated into the final as-built dataset upon project completion. Second, the VA confirms that the past performance of key subcontractors can be utilized to satisfy the specialized experience requirements for the evaluation.

This document is Amendment 0007 to Solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21). The primary purpose of this amendment, effective July 17, 2026, is to provide formal responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) submitted by potential offerors. The specific questions and answers are detailed in an attached document titled "36C26126R0052 _RFI Questions- 00007." All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force. Jose Hernandez serves as the Contracting Officer for this action.

This document outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) responses to Request for Information (RFI) questions for solicitation 36C26126R0052, which covers the replacement of fire and security alarms in Buildings 911 and 98. The VA clarifies several scope requirements for bidders: - **Intrusion Detection Devices:** These must be installed at the front entrances of buildings, the warehouse, the pharmacy vault, the police armory, and the pharmacy. Revised drawings showing these locations will not be issued before the proposal deadline. - **Camera Equipment:** Bidders opting to use multi-sensor units instead of the specified Illustra mini dome camera clusters are approved to use Avigilon 24C-H5A-3MH-DP1 multi-sensor units. - **Intrusion Sirens:** Rather than postponing pricing for a post-award change order, bidders are instructed to price and install intrusion sirens at the front entrances of the buildings, the warehouse, the pharmacy vault, the police armory, and the pharmacy.

This federal document is a Single Source Justification for the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). It supports a partial brand-name acquisition for commercial security and fire alarm products and installation services required to replace systems in Buildings 911 and 98. The justification specifies four proprietary brand-name components necessary to ensure seamless integration, cybersecurity, and compatibility with existing infrastructure: - **Mircom/Secutron Fire Alarm Systems:** Low Voltage Specialty, Inc. is the sole authorized local distributor and programmer. - **Illustra Pro Security Cameras:** Standardized across the facility to prevent high duplication costs and software incompatibility. - **Johnson Controls/CCure 9000 Software:** Required for PIV card reader standardization to allow VA Police to monitor multiple campuses. Johnson Controls is the only authorized installer in the area. - **Avigilon Unity VMS System:** The current video management platform requiring fully compatible, integrated upgrades. While these specific components and installation services are restricted to brand-name sources due to technical compatibility and proprietary technology, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Under this structure, general contractors must obtain pricing from the authorized suppliers to submit competitive proposals, thereby maintaining overall procurement competition.

This document is Amendment Number 0005 to Solicitation 36C26126R0052, which modifies the contract clauses of a federal construction solicitation. The amendment removes several standard fixed-price construction clauses, including FAR 52.232-5 (Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts), FAR 52.249-2 Alternate I (Termination for Convenience), and FAR 52.249-10 (Default). In their place, the amendment incorporates FAR 52.212-4, which establishes terms and conditions for commercial products and services, including revised protocols for inspections, disputes, invoice processing, and taxes. Additionally, it outlines updated termination procedures, establishing that the government may terminate the contract for convenience or for cause due to contractor default, while defining excusable delays and liability parameters. The amendment also integrates FAR 52.246-21, providing a one-year warranty on construction work and outlining the contractor's responsibility to remedy defects or damage at their own expense. Finally, it adds a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Specific Special Contract Clause for Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. This specific clause details the requirements for monthly progress payments, mandatory contractor certifications, retainage rules up to 10 percent, reimbursement policies for bond premiums, and interest calculations for any unearned amounts.

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) questions-and-answers amendment for solicitation 36C6126R0052, which covers the replacement of fire and security alarms in Buildings 911 (storage) and 98 (outpatient facility) at the McClellan VA. Key clarifications provided by the VA include: - **System Requirements:** Edwards/EST fire alarm systems are not approved equals. MICROM is the mandated security alarm system, and Avigilon is the required video surveillance system, utilizing Enterprise tier licenses and Bosch intrusion detection systems. - **Project Structure:** This is not a design-build project; however, contractor-provided shop drawings and a Commissioning Agent (CxA) are required. The contractor must also provide a separate Construction Quality Control (CQC) manager certified in fire alarm installation, though the Superintendent may dual-role as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). - **Technical & Installation Details:** Existing conduit pathways may be reused for fire alarms upon verification, but the new fire alarm system must be 100% operational before decommissioning the old one. Cameras require home runs as there is no active cabling to reuse. Camera storage must support 30 to 90 days of retention depending on resolution, with continuous recording. - **Safety & Hazardous Materials:** Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and containment are required for above-ceiling work in Building 98. Available hazardous materials surveys will be shared post-award, and a hazmat abatement contractor must be engaged prior to security system installation. No metering for construction electricity is required.

The Site Visit Log for RFP No. 36C26126R0052 details a mandatory site visit for Project No. 612A4-26-051, which involves replacing buildings 911 and 98 and security alarms at the VA Medical Clinic McClellan. The site visit took place on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT, with Randy Ruiz-Meneses as the escort. Adherence to safety protocols and a no-smoking policy were additional requirements. The log lists numerous attendees from various companies, indicating their roles as prime contractors or subcontractors, along with their contact information. Key dates include the RFI Questions deadline on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, and the Proposal Due Date on Monday, August 22nd, 2026.

This amendment to solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN) 21, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), extends the deadline for offer submissions. The original solicitation, dated May 23, 2026, has its receipt of offers extended to July 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. This modification ensures that all potential offerors are aware of the new submission deadline. Interested parties must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The McClellan VA Medical Center requires the replacement of B911 and B98 Fire and Security Alarms and a security upgrade. The project entails replacing the fire alarm systems in Buildings 98 (outpatient clinic) and 911 (printing center), and upgrading security camera and intrusion detection systems. Building 911 will have its existing brick wall removed for improved security visibility and the OPS room repurposed for intrusion alarm control. Mircom is the Basis of Design for the new fire alarm system, Avigilon for security cameras, and Bosch for intrusion detection. The contractor must adhere to VA manuals, directives, and applicable codes, with design submissions at 30%, 65%, 90%, and 100% stages. The project emphasizes strict safety, security, and waste management protocols, along with detailed requirements for submittals, warranty management, utility services, testing, and photographic documentation of construction progress. The Medical Center will maintain operations 24/7, requiring careful coordination and minimal disruption from the contractor.

This document outlines the safety and environmental requirements for contractors seeking federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs, as per VHA Directive 7715. To be eligible for consideration and award, contractors must demonstrate a strong safety record, specifically having no more than three serious, one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three years. Additionally, they must maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less. Offerors are required to submit a self-certification of their safety and environmental record on company letterhead and provide their current EMR obtained from their insurance carrier. If an Offeror's EMR exceeds 1.0, a written explanation from the insurance carrier detailing the reasons and anticipated reduction date is mandatory. The document also includes a section for recording violations over a three-year period and the company's current EMR, to be supported by a signed letter from the insurance carrier.

This federal document is Amendment 0004 to Solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN) 21, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21). The sole purpose of this amendment is to officially extend the proposal submission deadline. The new deadline for the receipt of offers is extended to July 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This federal solicitation amendment (Standard Form 30) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), for solicitation number 36C26126R0052. The project involves fire alarm replacement and security upgrades at MCC B911 and B98. The primary purpose of this amendment is to modify the solicitation terms and extend the deadline for receipt of offers to Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT. Key changes include the removal of Clauses 52.232-5, 52.249-2, and 52.249-10, and the addition of Clauses 52.212-4, 52.246.21, and a VA-specific clause for payments under fixed-price construction contracts. Additionally, the amendment provides formal responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and attaches crucial supplementary documentation. These attachments include revised project specifications, a Fire Protection Design Guide, a redacted partial brand-name justification, and a corrected pricing breakdown sheet. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document is a Price Breakdown sheet for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 36C26126R0052, issued for the MCC B911 and B98 Fire Alarm Replacement project. It serves as a structured financial template for offerors to submit detailed material, labor, and total cost estimates across various construction and systems integration divisions. The breakdown requires pricing for several key divisions: - Division 01: General Requirements (including safety, quality control, and environmental controls) - Division 02: Existing Conditions (demolition) - Division 03: Wood, Plastic, and Composite (rough carpentry) - Division 04: Thermal and Moisture Protection (firestopping and joint sealants) - Division 05: Openings (doors, frames, and hardware) - Division 06: Finishes/Special Construction (framing, gypsum board, ceilings, and painting) - Division 08: Electrical (installations, grounding, raceways, wiring, and lightning protection) - Division 09: Communications (structured cabling) - Division 10: Electronic Safety and Security (conductors, grounding, commissioning, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and fire alarms) - Division 11: Exterior Improvements (concrete and asphalt paving) In addition to these divisional subtotals, offerors must factor in overhead costs, general conditions, profit margins, and bonds/insurance to calculate the finalized "Total Offer." Any unspecified expenses must be itemized separately within the breakdown.

RFP No. 36C26126R0048 outlines a comprehensive price breakdown for the MCC B911 and B98 Fire Alarm Replacement project, encompassing various divisions of work. The Request for Proposal details costs for materials and labor across general requirements, demolition, wood and plastic, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, electrical, communications, and electronic safety and security. Key areas include firestopping, hollow metal doors, gypsum board, electrical installations, structured cabling, and fire detection and alarm systems. The document also includes subtotals for each division, a grand subtotal, and line items for general conditions, overhead, profit, and bonds and insurance to determine the total offer. This detailed breakdown ensures transparency and accountability for all project costs associated with the fire alarm replacement and related infrastructure upgrades.

This document is Amendment 0006 to Solicitation 36C26126R0052, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN) 5, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21). The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for the receipt of offers to Friday, July 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. Additionally, the amendment provides revised instructions to offerors and issues responses to Request for Information (RFI) questions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Jose Hernandez serves as the Contracting Officer for this action.

This document outlines the instructions and submission requirements for bidders responding to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) solicitation for medical facility construction. To submit a responsive proposal, offerors must email a completed SF 1442, a supplemental price breakdown, a safety/environmental record (including an EMR of 1.0 or less and limited OSHA/EPA violations), a bid bond, and Certificate 852.219-75 to the designated contacts by the specified deadline, with RFIs due by May 28, 2026. This is a best-value tradeoff procurement where price is relatively equal to non-price factors. The non-price factors are: 1. Specialized Experience: Narratives for three to five medical facility projects valued between $2 million and $5 million. 2. Technical Approach: A management proposal limited to five pages. 3. Key Personnel: Experience requirements for the Project Manager, Superintendent, and certified Safety Officer. 4. Past Performance: Evaluation of recent and relevant performance. The successful contractor must be registered in SAM and verified as an eligible SDVOSB in the SBA DSBS database. Upon award, the contractor must submit performance and payment bonds within 10 days to receive a Notice to Proceed. Additionally, personnel must complete mandatory VA privacy training, Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) training, and OSHA safety courses (10-hour for workers; 30-hour for the Superintendent) before performing work. Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations apply.

This federal solicitation document provides official Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responses to Request for Information (RFI) inquiries regarding the project to replace fire and security alarms in Buildings 911 and 98 (Solicitation 36C26126R0052). Key clarifications provided by the VA include: - **Equipment Specifications:** The GRI 4460 is confirmed as acceptable for use. The required security cameras are specified as Illustra Pro Gen 4 mini dome 4MP models, resolving a contradiction in previous documentation. - **Storage and Retention:** Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are required for each building due to network configurations. The 2TB of storage per camera head is intended to achieve approximately 60 days of continuous recording at 1080p and 30fps, which is expected to reach the 90-day retention goal when factoring in motion-based recording. - **Keypad Locations:** A revised floor plan will be issued to identify the exact placement of Bosch intrusion detection system keypads. Keypads must be installed on the same side of the door as card readers and will be located at exterior doors, the warehouse, the police armory, the pharmacy, and the pharmacy vault.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undertaking the "MCC B911 and B98 Fire Alarm Replacement & Security Upgrades" project at McClellan Park, CA. This initiative involves replacing outdated fire alarm systems in Building 911 (a 63,000 sq ft printing center) and Building 98 (a 71,000 sq ft outpatient clinic), along with upgrading existing security camera and intrusion detection systems. The project includes demolition of existing infrastructure, installation of new Mircom fire alarm systems, Avigilon security cameras, and Bosch intrusion detection systems. Specific demolition work in Building 911 includes removing a brick wall for improved security and repurposing the existing OPS room into a new intrusion alarm control room. All designs must conform to VA manuals and applicable codes, with required design submissions at 30%, 65%, 90%, and 100% for VA review, and final submissions stamped by California-licensed engineers.

The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance (JAN 2023) outlines specific subcontracting limitations for contractors awarded contracts by the VA, in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to non-certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. For general construction, this limit is 85%, and for special trade construction contractors, it is 75%. The cost of materials is generally excluded from these calculations. The document emphasizes that any further subcontracting by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor will count towards these limits. Contractors must provide a formal certification of compliance, acknowledging that false certifications can lead to severe criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance at any time, and failure to cooperate can result in remedial action. Failure to provide the certification will render an offer ineligible for evaluation and award.