Y1AZ--NRM_CONST_526-21-521 REPLACE SURGICAL LIGHTS

This contract involves the replacement of surgical lights in Operating Rooms 4-10 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The scope includes providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to install new surgical lighting systems, infrastructure, and related systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, VA directives, and standards. The work requires careful coordination to minimize operational disruptions, including phased construction during off-hours, and involves removal of existing equipment, installation of new booms, lights, plumbing, and electrical connections, along with rigorous testing and certification, including third-party medical gas purity testing. A dedicated supervisor with at least seven years of electrical engineering experience must oversee the project, which must adhere to strict safety, infection control, and site management protocols. The project is valued between $1 million and $2 million, with a completion timeline of 180 days from the notice to proceed. It is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring registration with the SBA Vet Cert and SAM. Bids are due by February 11, 2025, and the solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov around February 14, 2025. The contract mandates the use of the Autodesk Build Construction Management platform for project collaboration, and all work must meet the latest NAICS code 238210 standards, with bonds required for performance and payment. The contractor must ensure responsible and responsive bidding, with all submissions including capability statements and adherence to the specified procurement procedures.