Z1DA--550-25-108 Renovate Bathrooms B103 PRRTP & B 64/72 (CON)

The contract solicitation for Project 550-25-108, Renovate Bathrooms B103 PRRTP & B 64/72, is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction project under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically managed by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center and performed at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois. The solicitation is strictly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), requiring all bidders to be certified in the SBA database and meet the NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The contract requires full compliance with VAAR and FAR regulations, including mandatory representations such as active SAM registration, adherence to Buy American provisions, and certification of compliance with arms control treaties. The work involves comprehensive renovation of bathrooms across two building complexes, including installation and integration of a security system with software updates, new hardware, data transmission equipment, and fire alarm systems governed by VA Master Specifications in Divisions 01 and 28. The project must be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which is issued approximately 14 days after award contingent upon submission of performance and payment bonds and proof of insurance. All bids must be submitted as sealed hard copies or by mail to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by 1:00 PM CST on May 20, 2026, with no email submissions permitted. The contract enforces strict packaging and handling requirements, mandating that all materials be delivered in original manufacturer-sealed containers with precise labeling of brand, model, serial numbers, and manufacture date; damaged or opened packaging must be returned before installation. A 30-day burn-in period is required prior to final acceptance, with systems needing to operate without malfunction for the final 14 days, and certification of fire alarm functionality must be submitted in four copies to the VA COR. The contractor must assign a single project manager, maintain a site-specific safety and health program with OSHA-compliant training, mandatory PPE, and the presence of a designated competent person for all work activities; OSHA 300 logs must be available upon request. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through approved systems, excluding fax, email, and scanned documents, and will be processed by the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. Technical oversight may include a VA Certified Telecommunications COTR, and all documentation