657-26-105 GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO RFI 1 OF 3.pdf

March 4, 2026, )

Project: 657-26-105, Upgrade Interior Physical Security Solicitation: 36C25526R0064 Saint Louis Veterans Medical Center, Saint Louis MO 63103 Reference Amendment 36C25526R0064 0002

Response to RFI #1 of 3

Below are the answers to RFIs 1 of 3, attached are the floorplans and photos requested.

This is 1 of 3 responses on RFI’s for this project, the remaining 2 will be published by 6:00PM CST, Thursday3/5/2026.

1. Please provide floor plans, scope locations and or possible photos of areas of work to be performed at the following locations listed on page 14 of 95 of solicitation.

a. Hope Recovery Center – Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

b. Manchester Ave CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

c. Washington Ave CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

d. St Louis County CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

e. St Charles County CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

f. Franklin County CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

g. St Clair County CBOC - Floor plan attached – See SOW for locations for IPDs

2. John Cochran Building 75 items G on scope of work. Please provide confirmation of which 4 each glass windows are to be replaced, possibly with photos?

a. As discussed during the pre bid walk at JB Bldg, Room 1C 100 single door, Room 1C 101 double door and 1C 102 single door.

Each of these doors currently have a glass window in them that will need to be replaced, 4 windows in total.

3. Please provide specification and or details of replacement windows.

a. Replace four (4) glass windows approximately 4”x25”

(contractor to verify measurements) in fire doors at JB bldg. 75 with fire rated wired safety glass, and recertify doors as required by NFPA and VA TIL.

4. John Cochran Building 8 items H on scope of work. Please provide confirmation of which 3 each glass windows are to get the security screens, possibly with photos?

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA Heartland Network 15 3450 South Fourth Street

Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055

a. Two aluminum windows by door and one window at ground level in brick as shown on attached photo labeled 657-26-105 – Windows.pdf.

5. Please provide specification and or details of security screens.

a. Per VA Handbook 0730 and the VA Physical Security Design Manual (PSDM)– All

#304 stainless steel woven mesh 0.7 mm (.028 in.) wire diameter, with tensile strength of 15 kg/mm (800 pounds per linear inch). Mesh 12x12 per 25 mm (1 in.) with main and sub frames of 2.7 mm (12 gauges) carbon steel with baked enamel finish and internal key locking slide bolts.

6. What will be the ICRA requirements for this project if any?

a. ICRA level will be Class 2.

7. Will supervision be required when there is manpower on site?

a. Yes, per FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. - At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

Gislaine Dorvil Contracting Officer

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS