Y1DA--652-24-103 Increase Surgical Access

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia, is soliciting construction services for a project to increase surgical access at the Central VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia, under solicitation number 36C24626R0023. The scope involves constructing additional operating rooms and support spaces, with an estimated value between $10 million and $20 million, and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with three proposal options: a base bid requiring 520 calendar days of performance, and two alternates reducing the duration to 490 and 460 days respectively. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST to the designated email address, with physical submissions prohibited. The solicitation requires offerors to structure their submissions into three distinct volumes—Technical Capacity, Past Performance, and Price Proposal—along with mandatory representations and certifications, including Small Business Program Representations, security compliance affirmations under FAR 52.204-21 and 52.209-13, and compliance with VA-specific clauses. Key personnel must be provided with detailed resumes, including a Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer, all of whom must be direct employees of the prime contractor with at least five years of experience on projects exceeding $7 million. Special inspections must be conducted by independent third parties, and a comprehensive Contractor Quality Control Plan must detail submittal processes, testing protocols, deficiency tracking, and coordination with Special Inspectors. Security is stringent, requiring a point-by-point compliance statement for federal contract information safeguards, with violations triggering potential liquidated damages under VAAR 852.211-76. Packaging and marking requirements mandate original manufacturer packaging, legible labeling with manufacturer name, product type, color, run number, and manufacture date, with storage strictly indoors and protected from moisture. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off where technical capability and past performance are weighted most heavily, requiring at least an Acceptable technical rating and Satisfactory Confidence in past performance before price is considered. All offerors must maintain a low Experience Modification Rate (≤1.0), provide OSHA Form 300A for the past three years, and carry required insurance limits including $500,000 general liability with no asbestos exclusions. Payment will be processed electronically via