Improve Security and Safety for Facility Operations

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center has a requirement for the Improve Security and Safety located in building one at the Cincinnati VAMC Community Living Center (CLC) which aims to enhance patient safety and accessibility. The project will incorporate RF technology at key entry points, install motion sensors, replace breezeway doors, integrate a double pole double throw (DPDT) relay system, and install an intrusion alarm system in the mail room. The enhancements will be integrated with the existing Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) systems, RF Technology, including the C CURE 9000 access control system, to ensure seamless and coordinated operations across the facility. The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, material, permits, labor, and supervision required to completely perform the required construction work for the Improve Security and Safety requirement. Work includes carpentry and electrical work, and certain other items shown and specified in project drawings and specifications. Definitization of Equitable Adjustments: Â When/if change orders are issued under the resulting contract, they will be issued under the following authority(s): FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (APR

1984) (DEVIATION JUL 2025), and VAAR 852.243-70, Construction Contract Changes Supplement (SEP 2019). Â The agency will follow the procedures located at FAR 43, VAAR 843 and VAAM M843. The

Contracting Officer will make the final decisions for items not addressed by regulation or policy. Â All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. Â At the time of submission of quotes, and at the time of award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the

contracting officer that it is an SDVOSB eligible under this subpart, small business concern under the North American Industry System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition and certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov. Â A joint venture may be considered eligible if it meets the

requirements in 13 CFR part 128, and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations. To receive a benefit under the Veterans First Contacting Program, an otherwise eligible SDVOSB/VOSB certified pursuant to 13 CFR 128, must also meet SBA

requirements at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128 including the nonmanufacturer rule