Z1DA--557-21-103 Correct Critical Roof and Exterior Wall Deficiencies CONSTRUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a firm fixed-price construction contract under solicitation 36C24726R0030 to replace approximately 57,130 square feet of flat roofing and repair 11,342 square feet of slate shingles at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million. This procurement is a 100% set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), governed by VA-specific clauses that impose strict subcontracting limitations—no more than 75% of the contract value, excluding materials, can be awarded to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB subcontractors, and these restrictions must Flow down to all subcontracts over $10,000. The work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance beginning no later than 10 days after award, and all deliverables are subject to on-site inspections and acceptance by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. Proposals are evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where technical acceptability is a binary pass/fail based on strict compliance with requirements including three completed healthcare roof replacements on occupied facilities, a detailed Quality Control Plan aligned with ANSI and NFPA standards, a conceptual schedule with critical path analysis, and a staffing plan identifying key personnel and subcontractors; failure to meet any technical requirement disqualifies the proposal regardless of price. The contract mandates electronic submission via email to the Contracting Officer by April 15, 2026, with no hard copies permitted, and requires adherence to VA’s EIPP system for invoicing, VA-specific insurance and progress payment clauses, and full compliance with safety plans, accredited laboratory testing, and mandatory attendance at all pre-construction and progress meetings. All materials must be protected from moisture during storage and transport, treated wood must be dried to specified moisture content, and all components must be labeled with UV-resistant metalized polyester tags featuring a red border and black lettering on white, with grade marks certified by the manufacturer. Compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses governing ethics, whistleblower rights, anti-kickback policies, subcontractor reporting, and contractor conduct is required, and no trade-offs between price and technical merit are allowed under this acquisition.