Y1DA--585-337 Expand Pharmacy and Radiology (MINOR) PR 585-26-4-337-0003

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, through its Program Contracting Activity Central, is preparing to award a firm-fixed-price contract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the Expand Pharmacy and Radiology Minor Construction project at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The project involves constructing a 9,500 gross square feet (GSF) addition to the main hospital building, along with renovating approximately 4,000 GSF in the basement and first floors. The expansion will provide permanent space for a new MRI suite, expanded pharmacy and police facilities, and other support areas. The scope includes architectural, structural, fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and earthwork in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) following FAR Part 14 procedures and evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing mandatory compliance and responsible contractor determination without trade-offs between price and technical factors. Bids are restricted to certified SDVOSB firms under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The anticipated solicitation release is early to mid-April 2026, with a performance period of approximately 610 calendar days from notice to proceed. The estimated construction magnitude is between $10 million and $20 million. The contract will impose strict administrative and technical requirements, including OSHA-related training mandates for key personnel and workers, rigorous safety and health programs, quality control, and detailed submittal requirements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the job site according to defined ASTM standards and certifications, with the contractor responsible for compliance and corrective measures. The contract also mandates comprehensive warranty and service provisions, including a one-year warranty on all parts and labor and 24-hour software support at no additional cost. Security system installation requirements are extensive, covering access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and fire alarm interfaces, among others, using specified hardware and Torx-Post screws with tools provided to the owner. Compliance with Buy American Act provisions and reporting under VETS-4212 is required, alongside active registration in SAM.gov and CPARS performance evaluation adherence. Bid submissions must be electronic, with all technical data, including design drawings, conforming to VA CAD and BIM standards. Invoicing will be conducted exclusively through the VA Financial Services Center e-Invoice system. The contract’s administrative and technical clauses reflect comprehensive federal acquisition regulations to ensure responsible contractor performance, safety