Y1DA--36C25726C0035 | 671-22-118 Replace Cast Iron 2nd and 3rd Fl | PO 671-C60229 | HPC | CON End: 02/11/2027

The contract involves a comprehensive renovation project at the Audie Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, focused on replacing outdated and leaking cast iron drain lines and chemical waste systems on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The scope mandates providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for demolition, installation, and restoration of plumbing systems in interstitial spaces, adhering to VA standards, OSHA safety protocols, and applicable codes such as the UPC, IPC, and CISPI. The work must be completed within 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, performed during standard daytime hours unless approved after-hours work is requested. The project emphasizes safety, requiring special harness equipment for off-catwalk activities, and mandates strict coordination with VA personnel to prevent disruption to hospital operations and patient care. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with an estimated project value between $500,000 and $1 million. The solicitation specifies detailed requirements for proposal submission, including four separate PDF volumes covering technical approach, past performance, pricing, and certifications, with strict page limits for the first two volumes. Evaluation will prioritize technical acceptability based on the Offeror’s EMR, followed by past performance and price, with a tradeoff process aimed at best value. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses governing labor standards, safety, security, records management, and quality assurance, and requires the contractor to obtain performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and submit detailed project schedules and daily progress reports. Security measures include background investigations, badge issuance, and strict access controls, while safety protocols mandate OSHA certifications, infection control training, and adherence to VA safety standards. Final acceptance depends on successful commissioning, resolution of punch list items, and submission of as-built drawings and operation manuals, with inspections conducted at the project site by VA representatives.