Z1DA--586-22-703 EHRM TASS Construction

The contract pertains to the EHRM-TASS Construction project at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC in Jackson, Mississippi, under solicitation number 36C25626R0074, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 16 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. It is a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract using Standard Form 1442, with a 365-day performance period commencing upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, with NAICS code 236220, and requires all offerors to maintain active SAM registration and accurately represent their small business status. The work encompasses comprehensive general construction, alterations, removal of existing structures, and specialized installations including a fully functional Controls System, security system upgrades with PIV and biometric authentication, and plumbing and HVAC repairs covering water distribution, sanitary systems, storm drainage, chemical waste systems, and boiler plant insulation. All materials must meet stringent specifications such as a minimum Solar Reflectance Index of 78 for roofing, full 56-bit FASC-N compliance for software controls, and delivery in manufacturer-sealed packaging with complete labeling of manufacturer, type, color, production run, and date. The project requires detailed divisional pricing across 14 construction divisions, submission of two-volume proposals (limited to 15 pages for past performance, no page limit for price), and a signed SF1442 with a mandatory SF24-16d Bid Bond. Proposal submissions are restricted to a single email not exceeding 15MB, sent electronically to the designated Contract Specialist, with no faxed or alternate proposals accepted. Offerors must comply with OSHA training requirements, provide TB test results for all personnel, maintain proper insurance, and adhere to ADA accessibility standards and safety protocols designed to safeguard human life and government property. The contract includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses governing ethics, anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower protections, contractor code of conduct, and limitations on subcontracting with a defined deviation to FAR 52.219-14. Inspection and acceptance criteria are rigorous, requiring compliance with manufacturer recommendations, verification through UL, FM, or WH certifications, visual inspections matching equipment nameplates to drawings, and validation of surge protective device functionality. Final acceptance requires attendance by the contractor’s QC personnel, superintendent, and the Contracting Officer’s Authorized Designee, with