36C24726R0028_PreSolicitation.docx

Pre-Solicitation Notice Pre-Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

East Campus

2400 Hospital Road

Tuskegee, AL., 36083

CONTACT INFORMATION

VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA, 30901

POINT OF CONTACT*

Kimberly Devlin, Contract Specialist kimberly.devlin@va.gov

(706) 627-2796

DESCRIPTION

THIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). CONTRACTORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE.

1. Set-Aside Information: This acquisition is a 100% Set Aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

a. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that a proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified in VAAR Clause 852.219-73, VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION).

b. Prospective Contractors must comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

c. For an SDVOSB to be considered as a prospective contractor, the firm must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database (search.certifications.sba.gov) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualification. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under 852.219-73(c). A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph 852.219-73(d) of the clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to meet these certification requirements by the SBA shall result in elimination from consideration. The firm must also report to VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting in accordance with FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans at dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 if applicable.

2. Contract Information: A Firm Fixed Price Construction contract is contemplated for:

a. Project No. & Title: 619A4-23-103 | Replace the Fire Alarm System for Buildings 14, 65, 68, 88, 90, and 93.

b. Work Location: Central Alabama VA, Tuskegee AL.

c. Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

d. Estimated/target Completion Period: 365 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

e. The NAICS for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Z1DA, Maintenance of Hospital Infirmaries.

f. Definitization of equitable adjustments for any potential change orders will be handled in accordance with (IAW) federal regulations and policies as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Manual (VAAM), and any other applicable Veterans Affairs (VA) guidelines and policies. Applicable provisions and clauses will be included in the solicitation and subsequent contract. Data regarding VA timelines on definitizations within the past 3 fiscal years is currently unavailable.

3. Project Information: The Central Alabama VA Medical Center intends to complete fire alarm replacement/upgrade for existing buildings 14, 15, 65, 68, 88, 90, 93, and 97. The campus has an obsolete fire alarm fiber optic network (token ring 4120) with network interface cards that are no longer in production/available after this year. The existing network connects all nodes on campus with a single multimode 6-strand fiber that originates and terminates in Building 4 (main node) and B15 Graphics Command Center (GCC) (single loop topology). There are two additional 6-stand fiber lines whose paths are unknown at this time. The Graphical Command Center for the network is located in Building 15 which houses the fire department.

The GCC is very antiquated and unserviceable. It is inaccurate since devices are missing. It also requires an emulator to log-in and modify the system due to the archaic operating system on which the software is running. The fiber optic backbone is in very poor condition. The fiber is older and has been spliced many times. The exact pathways are unknown, and it is likely down to a single pair of usable fibers to carry out the missing-critical communications backbone of a life-safety system. This fiber network along with all existing network interface cards, FACP’s, and the GCC present a significant risk to the facility and the safety of patients and staff.

Furthermore, mass-notification calls are being made over the overhead paging system (which does not have a visual notification, nor is listed for such use) because no voice/alarm functionality can be made campus-wide through the fire alarm system. Only two buildings on campus have local voice/alarm systems. Building 14 is node 20 on the current network, with a 4100-fire alarm panel. Building 14 contains engineering offices and the engineering shop on a one level construction with block wall. The existing 4100 panel is located in room ‘Office 105A’. The existing local controller contains 4100 CPU, 4120 Network interface, IDNET 250 points, and a SPS and XPS 120VAC DOM. The current audio devices in this building are horns.

Building 15 is node 10 on the current network, with a 4100-fire alarm panel. Building 15 contains the fire department and grounds facilities in a one level construction with block wall. The existing 4100 panel is located in room ‘Garage Fire Dept 105’. This building also contains the only GCC (Graphic Command Center) on campus. There is potentially an annunciator in Building 4 which contains the Campus Police that may serve as a backup to the GCC. The existing local controller unit contains a 4100+ Master Controller, 4120 Network Interface, a power supply/charger, MAPNET interface, 3 Input Call A Signal, Remote Unit Interface (RUI), and a 4-point 10-amp relay with feedback. The current audio devices in this building are horns besides the alarm for the GCC which is a Klaxon sound horn.

Building 65 is node 16 on the current network, with a 4100-fire alarm panel. Building 65 is two levels, basement and first floor, and is block wall construction. The existing 4100 panel is located in room ‘Uniform Storage EMS 109A’ on the first floor. Building 65 contains Storage in the basement and EMS functions on the first floor. The existing local controller unit contains a 4100+ Master Controller, 4120 Network Interface, a power supply/charger, MAPNET interface, 6 circuit Class A signal (IAC), and a 8-point 3-amp relay with feedback. The current audio devices in this building are horns. Building 68 is node 14 on the current network, with a 4100-fire alarm panel. Building 68 contains three floors and a penthouse with block wall construction. The basement contains Engineering, Safety, Union, and Program offices. The first floor contains HR and EMS offices. The second floor contains Contacting and Admin offices. The existing 4100 panel is located in room ’Stor CDCE 29’ on the ground floor. There are also annunciator/remote panels located on the first and second floor. This building also includes an elevator with elevator modules. The existing local controller unit contains a 4100+ Master Controller, 4120 Network Interface, a power supply/charger, two MAPNET interfaces, three 3 Input Class A Signals, Remote Unit Interface (RUI), and a 4-point 10-amp relay with feedback. The current audio devices in this building are horns. Building 88 is not currently connected to the current network

This building contains the Main warehouse supply storage and offices on a one level block wall construction. The fire alarm control panel for the building is located in the ‘Coor Common 102’. Building 90 is node 18 on the current network, with a 4100-fire alarm panel. Building 90 has three floors, a basement, first, and second floor, and block wall construction. The basement is mechanical and electrical equipment room. The first floor has recreational spaces such as a pool, billiards, and bowling alley, along with a theater, kitchen and dining room, and a retail store. These first-floor spaces will require special systems to be replaced such as kitchen hood suppression. The second floor contains space for mechanical and electrical equipment and engineering. The existing 4100 panel is located in the ‘Lobby Common RCC114R’ and contains the voice evacuation panel. The existing local controller unit contains a 4100+ Master Controller, 4120 Network Interface, a power supply/charger, two MAPNET interfaces, three 3 Input Class A Signals, and an audio controller. The current audio devices in this building are speakers with voice alarm notification and voice evacuation capability

Building 93 is node 11 on the current network, with a 4100 fire alarm panel. Building 93 is a one floor block wall construction containing the chapel and offices. The existing 4100 panel is located in room ‘Chapel Pastoral Care 110’. The existing local controller unit contains a 4100+ Master Controller, 4120 Network Interface, a power supply/charger, MAPNET interface, 3 Input Class A Signals, and a 4-point 10-amp relay with feedback. The current audio devices in this building are horns. Building 97 is not currently connected to the network and is a two-story chiller plant. This building contains a LIU that the fire alarm token-ring passes through and is located in ‘Elec Rm Engineering RCCG01R’ on the ground floor. The fire alarm devices are horns and must be served from an adjacent building.

Site Visits: A pre-proposal site visit will be held. Date and time will be announced in the solicitation.

4. Selection Criteria: This requirement will be procured using the Trade-Off Source Selection process providing the best value to the Government.

5. Submission Criteria: Solicitation 36C24726R0028 (including relevant documents, specifications, and drawings) will likely be posted on or about 01/31/2026 to sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. Once it is posted, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency if they meet the requirements as listed in the solicitation. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this website. It will be the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued.