CTX Chapel Carpet Replacement

This contract is for the removal and replacement of approximately 2,000 square feet of carpet in the main Chapel located in Building 99 at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas. The work includes the installation of new carpet, padding, tack strips, transition strips, adhesives, and threshold components across all designated areas including the main aisle, altar approach, stairs, and loft/balcony sections. The Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and the proper disposal of all debris such as removed carpet, padding, tack strips, adhesives, and packaging. Compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements from Levels 1 to 4 and all Department of Veterans Affairs safety, fire, and security regulations is mandatory. The Contractor must maintain a clean and safe worksite, perform daily cleanup, and promptly remove all waste materials from the premises. A complete written service and installation report is required, detailing the date of service, technician names, materials used, model and serial numbers, VA barcode (EE) numbers, replaced parts, and the contract obligation number. Additionally, manufacturer warranty documentation, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and disposal documentation must be submitted. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified in the SBA database, and only SDVOSBs listed in the official SBA certification system are eligible for award. Offerors must not submit SBA verification letters. The prime contractor must comply with limitations on subcontracting, ensuring no more than 50% of the contract value is paid to non-certified entities. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to crystal.carabajal@va.gov by 3:00 p.m. CDT on July 20, 2026, with the solicitation number and “Proposal Submission” in the subject line. Each submission must consist of two separate volumes: Volume I containing solicitation, offer, and certification documents with required signed forms including SF 1449 (blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), and Volume II labeled as “Redacted Technical,” ensuring content alignment with Volume I. Proposals must be valid for 90 days from the closing date and limited to one per offeror; any submission exceeding page limits, including prohibited content such as capability statements, will be disqualified. The contract type is