Y1DA--FY26 NRM (PROJ: 673-CSI-131) D/B Install CT Scanner (LDCT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, has awarded a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside contract for the design-build installation of a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanner at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa, FL. The contract, identified as solicitation number 36C24826R0085, requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and design services for the full scope of construction and medical equipment installation, including compliance with VA-specific technical standards, OSHA and NFPA safety regulations, and stringent security protocols. The performance period is 281 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work must commence within 15 days of award, and all deliverables—including calibrated equipment, operational manuals, inspection records, and compliance documentation—must be completed at the hospital site. The contract includes comprehensive packaging and environmental handling requirements for the CT scanner, mandating temperature- and humidity-controlled storage, strict acclimation periods, and specialized transportation procedures to prevent damage, while also prohibiting premature removal of protective packaging until the installation environment is fully dust-free and constructed. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses with deviations in critical areas such as site conditions, material and workmanship, contract type, and tax provisions, reflecting tailored requirements for this complex medical construction project. Special security and compliance mandates require all personnel to undergo VA background investigations consistent with Directive 0710, complete annual privacy and information security training, and adhere to strict access controls and incident reporting protocols aligned with HIPAA and VA security policies. Evaluation for award is conducted through a two-phase trade-off process where technical merit—assessed by approach, schedule, and key personnel qualifications—is significantly more important than price, with payment awarded to the lowest-cost offeror only if technical proposals are deemed essentially equal. The Government will inspect and accept all work at the installation site, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative overseeing performance and documentation through the Wide Area Workflow system. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the VA EIPP system, and payment will be processed through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, TX. All attachments, including architectural drawings, specialized specifications, and the pre-installation manual, support the technical rigor of the project, while the contract’s structure, clause deviations, and strict compliance requirements indicate a high-value, mission-critical acquisition focused on safety, security, and operational readiness for veteran healthcare delivery.