660-26-220 - Replace Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment for IPU

The contract pertains to the replacement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Intensive Care Unit at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, identified by project number 660-26-220 and solicitation number 36C25926R0053, with a solicitation issued on April 1, 2026, and a response deadline extended to May 21, 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000, and the award will be made through a best-value trade-off process based primarily on past performance, not price alone. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the work in accordance with the Statement of Work, construction documents, and applicable standards including OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavation safety, NFPA 99 and 70E for healthcare and electrical safety, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and International Plumbing and Building Codes. Performance must begin within ten days of notice to proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with all work inspected and accepted on-site by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract contains multiple deviations from standard FAR clauses, particularly in areas such as contract type, small business representations, construction wage rates, security prohibitions, and construction-specific provisions including use and possession prior to completion, cleaning up, accident prevention, and utility services. All contractor personnel must complete a Tier 1 background investigation and submit PSAC forms to gain access to VA property; no individuals without proper badge identification will be permitted on site. Key personnel requirements include a certified Site Safety and Health Officer with qualifications such as CSP or CHST certification or equivalent experience, a competent person trained in OSHA 30-hour construction safety with specialized expertise in high-hazard tasks, and all workers must have completed an OSHA 10-hour course within the past five years. Proposal submissions are strictly electronic, limited to 5 MB total, and must include a price proposal, LOS certification, past performance information, and a digitally signed SF-1442 in PDF format, submitted via email to Blake Rowland at VA. Packaging and preservation requirements mandate items remain in original manufacturer packaging, delivered in controlled indoor environments, and labeled with manufacturer