Y1DA--PROJECT 675-23-105, Bid-Build (BB Renovate Various Spaces at Lake Nona

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting construction services under solicitation number 36C24826Q0105 for the renovation of multiple spaces at the Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Nona, under Project 675-23-105. This is a full and complete set-aside reserved exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with an estimated project value between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000. The work entails furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to execute a comprehensive renovation based on 100% construction drawings and specifications, covering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishes, and fire suppression systems across areas including pharmacy, office, storage, and warehouse mezzanine spaces. The performance period is 448 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and the bid submission deadline is February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Romero, and must be organized into four volumes including general information, technical approach, past performance, and pricing, with strict page limits on the technical narrative and mandatory inclusion of completed FAR clauses, SBA certification, and past performance questionnaires. The contract requires strict adherence to VA design guides, NFPA, OSHA, and other federal standards, with comprehensive inspection and acceptance protocols conducted on-site by the Government to verify compliance with technical specifications and safety requirements. Key contractual requirements include the use of firm-fixed-price terms, performance and payment bonds, and mandatory compliance with the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system for invoicing. Specialized personnel, including a BICSI-certified project superintendent and a RCDD-certified design oversight professional, must be on staff, and all employees must complete OSHA 10- or 30-hour training depending on role. Documentation is critical, with offerors required to submit a point-by-point compliance statement for security specifications, failure of which results in automatic disqualification. Additional special requirements include maintaining a local service facility within 60 miles of the site, performing all software development domestically, and complying with NISP standards for security clearances where applicable. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to prohibitions on kickbacks, contingent fees, whistleblower rights, and telecommunications restrictions, and evaluation will be based on a