What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a contractor to provide onsite physical security improvements for its West Region offices. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to install an administrative lobby window and a heavy-duty commercial interior lobby door with self-closing hinges designed to resist forced entry and high-impact attacks. Eligibility is limited to onshore U.S. organizations, and the solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside for Award Priority requiring certification from the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity by the bid due date. The agency will hold an optional pre-bid teleconference on November 24, 2026, and requires written questions via email to Procurement Officer Joshua Strick by December 9, 2026. Bids are due by December 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The contract period runs upon award through August 31, 2026, and the agency has not specified a budget.
Scope of work
- Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for physical security enhancements.
- Supply and install heavy-duty commercial interior lobby door with self-closing hinges.
- Fit interior lobby door with a commercial-grade cipher lock.
- Interface electronic locking mechanisms with existing building fire panels to fail-safe.
- Supply and install security-rated administrative transaction window meeting ASTM F1233 Class 1.
- Install tempered glass, baffled speak-thru, and document slots for the administrative window.
- Perform installations at Big Stone Gap, Danville, and Staunton Benefit Offices.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Active Class A Contractor's License issued by Virginia DPOR.
- Active Electronic Security Business License issued by Virginia DCJS.
- All field technicians must be individually DCJS-registered.
- Conduct a mandatory physical site visit at each facility within target bidding lot.
- Registered in eVA and authorized to transact business in Virginia.
- Register and participate in the E-Verify program.
Documents to include with your response
- Signed IFB cover page
- Proof of DPOR Class A Contractor's License and DCJS Security License
- Pricing Schedule (Section X)
- Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Appendix A)
- Vendor Data Sheet with at least 3 references (Appendix B)
- State Corporation Commission Form (Appendix C)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eVA
- Instructions
- All applicants must be registered in eVA. Submit electronic response, pricing schedule, and required forms through eVA before the closing deadline.
