Y1DA--NRM - CONST 630-23-108 CONSTRUCTION RENOVATE 12W CARDIAC STRESS LAB

The contract solicitation 36C24226B0030, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2, is a sealed bid for the renovation of the 12W Cardiac Stress Lab at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus in New York, NY, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The procurement is strictly set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction. The work encompasses complete renovation of the cardiac stress lab and conversion of a mechanical room into office space, including demolition, new construction, installation of mechanical and electrical systems, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and specialized finishes, all in accordance with NFPA, OSHA, VA, and other applicable codes and standards. Detailed technical specifications are provided across two volumes covering Divisions 1 through 27, inclusive of general requirements, materials, equipment, fire suppression, and communications systems, with drawings and bid documents outlining precise phasing, door schedules, finish plans, and sprinkler system modifications specific to the 12th floor. The project requires compliance with a robust Construction Quality Control plan, including preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections, and mandates performance and payment bonds, as well as certifications for small business status, unique entity identifier, and compliance with the Buy American Act. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with a performance period of 270 calendar days from the notice to proceed. All bids must be submitted electronically via email by 8:30 AM EST on February 18, 2026, and will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams on the same day at 9:30 AM EST. Mandatory pre-bid site visits were held on January 23, 2026, and all inquiries had to be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Torell Camp. The solicitation includes extensive security protocols requiring background checks for all personnel, prohibitions on photography, strict key and lock control procedures, and a dedicated Security Plan with access restrictions and emergency shutdown authority retained by the Government. Subcontracting is limited to no more than 75% of the contract value unless the subcontractor is on the VA VIP List, ensuring meaningful participation by veteran-owned businesses. Technical submittals must include searchable PDF