H942--36C25526Q0494 Lightning Protection, Inspection and Minor Repairs KC VA MEDICAL CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, seeks semi-annual inspection, certification, and minor repairs for lightning protection systems at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, with proposals due August 10, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB); if award cannot be made to an SDVOSB, the solicitation will be cancelled and resolicited.

Place of performance is Kansas City, Missouri 64128. The contractor shall perform complete inspections, repairs, and UL Master Label recertification across ten buildings (Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 26, 40, and 56) plus the Honor Annex. Work must comply with NFPA 70, NFPA 780, UL 96A, ANSI/CAN/UL 96:2016, and LPI 175 standards. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision. Deliverables include initial inspections with documented deficiencies and high-resolution photographs, correction of all deficiencies, follow-up reports with before-and-after photos, and UL Master Label recertification. Minor repair parts costs must be incorporated into semi-annual inspection labor pricing; repairs beyond minor scope will be handled separately through contract modification.

The contract is a Firm Fixed Price base year award with four option years, running August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2031. The NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors); the estimated size standard is $19 million. The incumbent contractor is Preferred Lightning Protection under contract 36C25552P0551, expiring July 29, 2026. Evaluation uses best-value trade-off methodology weighing technical approach, past performance (minimum 2–3 recent relevant contracts within 3–5 years), and organizational qualifications including UL certifications and key personnel experience. A pre-bid site visit was held August 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The contract incorporates Service Contract Act wage determinations for Jackson County, Missouri.