Y1DA--FY26 Resolicit CON Project 674A4-21-108 - Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide (Waco) (VA-25-00021609)
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
- Posted
- June 15, 2026
- Due
- July 1, 2026
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Scope
This is a federal construction contract to upgrade the fire alarm system campus-wide at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas (4800 Memorial Drive), covering approximately 25+ buildings across multiple floors. The work includes full replacement of the existing fire alarm system, demolition and removal of existing fire alarm equipment/devices/conduit, associated electrical work, firestopping, patching/repair of finishes, and commissioning — all to be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- July 1, 2026
- Q&A deadline
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the source
- Site visit
- Recommended — Doris Miller VA Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711
Money
- Estimated value
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the source
- Bid bond
- Federal construction contract — bid bond typically required but specific percentage not stated in the provided documents.A bid bond is a guarantee that if you win, you'll sign the contract and post the other required bonds. Line one up with your surety before you bid.
- Performance bond
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the sourceA performance bond guarantees you'll finish the work to spec — commonly required after award on construction jobs.
- Payment bond
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the sourceA payment bond guarantees you'll pay your subcontractors and suppliers.
Insurance
| Coverage | Required limit |
|---|---|
| General Liability | Not specified |
| Workers Compensation | Not specified |
Licenses & registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration
- Active CAGE code
- Electrical contractor license (Texas) — required for electrical and fire alarm work under NAICS 238210
- Fire alarm system contractor license (Texas State Fire Marshal's Office) — required for fire detection and alarm installation
Set-aside
No set-aside found — this looks like an open (full and open) competition, so businesses of any size can bid.
NAICS code
- 238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Top 3 disqualifiers
The things that actually get bids thrown out.
- 1Failure to bid all items (no alternates; award on Base Bid only — incomplete bids are rejected per spec)
- 2Missing or expired SAM.gov registration / CAGE code at time of bid submission
- 3Late submission — bid due 2026-07-01T15:00:00Z with no stated exceptions
Can you win this?
NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) is the assigned code. Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238210 as a primary or secondary NAICS and that you meet the associated size standard.
Use the toolNo set-aside type is explicitly stated in the provided solicitation documents. Verify the final solicitation on SAM.gov for any set-aside designation before investing in bid preparation.
Use the toolThis is a federal VA contract sourced from SAM.gov — an active SAM.gov registration and current CAGE code are required. Renewals can take weeks, so verify your registration is active well before the July 1, 2026 due date.
This is a federal construction contract subject to the Miller Act — performance and payment bonds are standard requirements. Specific bond percentages are not stated in the provided documents; confirm amounts in the full solicitation package and verify your surety can cover the project.
Insurance requirements are referenced (safety requirements per Section 01 35 26) but specific dollar limits are not stated in the provided attachment text. Confirm exact limits in the full solicitation and verify your general liability, workers' comp, and any other required coverages comply.
This is a large, multi-building campus-wide fire alarm replacement project at an active VA medical center. Have references and a capability statement demonstrating comparable fire alarm system installation/replacement projects — especially in occupied healthcare or federal facilities.
Use the toolThis is a federal VA construction contract in Waco, Texas — Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements apply. Pull the applicable Texas wage determination for Electrical work (NAICS 238210) and confirm your labor rates and certified payroll process are compliant.
Use the toolThe spec states site visits by bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer. A site visit is available but appears to require scheduling — not described as mandatory to bid. Contact the CO early to arrange a visit given the large campus scope (25+ buildings).
Sources: Solicitation listing, Attachment+2++Sealed+VA.WAC+Fire+Alarm+-+100+Bid+Set+Specifications_.pdf
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