Y1DA--Copy of STATION-Replacement of ED Automatic Doors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement of automatic doors at its Emergency Department facility. The project involves the complete removal and installation of two sets of automatic 4-panel bifold doors at the ambulance entrance, including demolition of existing doors, preparation of entryways, and installation of new systems with specifications including 2-point locking, motion sensors, and a clear door opening of 50 inches or greater. Key qualifications require contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), verified and certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and maintain compliance with strict safety and environmental standards including no more than three serious OSHA/EPA violations in the past three years and an Experience Modification Rate of 1.0 or less. The government will evaluate proposals based on compliance with subcontracting limitations, safety records, environmental performance, domestic product content under Buy American requirements, and adherence to prevailing wage rates established for New York construction. The deadline for submission of quotes is November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM and all questions due by November 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documents. The estimated contract value falls between $25,000 and $100,000, classified under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The work must be completed within 10 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with typical working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time to minimize disruption to hospital operations. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements established for Kings County, New York, as outlined in the wage determination document, which specifies rates for various construction trades. The project will be performed at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center (with an amendment noting the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY), and contractors must coordinate with VA Engineering and demonstrate commitment to limiting subcontracting to no more than 85% for general construction work to non-SDVOSB entities.