Y1DA--Construct Replacement CLC Complex Care - Lexington 596-334

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, is awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for the design-bid-build construction of a new 13,900 square foot, ten-bed Small Home for the Community Living Center at the Lexington VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C77626R0022, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and is classified under NAICS code 236220. The estimated contract value ranges between $10 million and $20 million, with a performance period of approximately 455 calendar days. Proposals must be submitted in three separate PDF volumes—Past Performance, Price, and Administrative—each limited to specific page counts and formatted to strict standards, including Times New Roman 12-point font, single spacing, and 1-inch margins. All submissions must be emailed directly to designated VA contracting officials by the deadline of April 21, 2026, with no hard copies or external file links permitted. The award will be made using a best value trade-off approach, weighing Past Performance and Price as approximately equal factors, with no provision for lowest price technically acceptable selection. Performance requirements demand compliance with a wide array of technical, safety, and environmental standards including ASTM, ASHRAE, IBC, NFPA, and OSHA regulations. The contractor must provide certified professionals including a BICSI-certified project superintendent and an RCDD for cabling design, maintain a local service facility within 60 miles, and ensure all personnel have appropriate security clearances at Tier 3 or Tier 5 levels. Subcontracting is strictly limited to no more than 75% of the government-paid amount, excluding materials, and must adhere to VAAR 852.219-75, with violations potentially leading to criminal penalties or debarment. All work must undergo rigorous on-site inspection and acceptance procedures, with deficiencies requiring correction prior to final acceptance. The contract includes termination for convenience or default provisions, with liquidated damages of $718.07 per calendar day for delays. Security requirements mandate the use of PIV cards, adherence to federal identity protocols, and prohibition of restricted telecommunications equipment. All offerors must maintain current SAM registration with accurate UEI and CAGE codes and certify eligibility as an SDVOSB, with full responsibility for representation accuracy. Packaging and material handling must follow manufacturer