Y1DA--CON-NRM 668-24-102 Replace Windows Building 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, Washington, is awarding a firm-fixed-price construction contract to replace all pre-1990 exterior windows in Building 1 at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The solicitation, numbered 36C26026R0011, is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million. The project involves the replacement of approximately 474 to 477 windows across nine occupied floors and mechanical and elevator rooms, requiring extensive coordination to maintain patient safety and operational continuity during construction. The contract requires full compliance with federal and VA-specific regulations, including the use of approved bid drawings and specifications dated July 25, 2025, and adherence to a 483-day period of performance beginning from the Notice to Proceed. The work includes asbestos and lead paint abatement, adherence to infection control and pre-construction risk assessment protocols, and strict material handling procedures for window glazing to prevent damage from environmental and mechanical stresses. Contractors must submit proposals in two volumes—technical and price—with strict formatting requirements including a 20-page limit for technical approach and key personnel sections and a six-page limit for past performance, with submissions due electronically via email by March 30, 2026. Evaluation is based on a best-value tradeoff, prioritizing technical approach and specialized experience, followed by key personnel qualifications and past performance, with price as the fourth and least weighted factor. Offerors must certify compliance with VA-specific subcontracting limitations, provide detailed safety and infection control plans referencing PCRA and ICRA templates, and submit wage determinations for Spokane effective January 23, 2026. All work must follow stringent quality control procedures, inspections per FAR 52.246-12, and acceptance criteria aligned with ASTM and AAMA standards. Contractors are required to maintain a qualified site safety officer separate from the project manager, ensure OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training compliance, and safeguard VA-sensitive information under FIPS 140-2 encryption standards. The total estimated contract value is approximately $135,114, and the award will be made to the offeror demonstrating the highest overall value through technical excellence, experience, and proven performance.