Z1DA--667-26-111 CON Abate Central Chase & Replace Fire Main

This solicitation, designated 36C25626R0047 and issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, calls for a firm-fixed price construction contract to abate asbestos-containing materials and replace the fire main in the central pipe chase of Building 1 at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The project involves removal of friable asbestos, replacement of the 6-inch fire sprinkler standpipe systems from the first to the twelfth floor, installation of new control valves on each floor, sealing of all chase penetrations in accordance with NFPA 99 and 70 standards, re-insulation of piping, and installation of new fire-rated chase access doors. The work must be performed within a 200-calendar day period following issuance of the Notice to Proceed and executed in phased segments limited to two floors at a time, working from the top floor downward. The contractor is required to maintain a negative air pressure of -0.02 inches water gauge during abatement, abide by Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, and ensure that waste is removed daily. Noise- or odor-producing activities are restricted to after-hours or weekends, and any planned utility outages require two weeks’ advance written notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts and an estimated contract value between $1 million and $5 million. Offerors must be SBA VetCert verified and registered in SAM.gov, and at least 15% of the personnel costs must be attributable to service-disabled veterans. Mandatory submission elements include bonding (bid bond with proposal and performance/payment bonds upon award), electronic submittals with VA transmittal sheets, and compliance with asbestos abatement clearance air monitoring requirements. The inspection and acceptance take place onsite at Overton Brooks VAMC, relying on NFPA and VA-specific construction standards, with the government, through the COR, responsible for scheduling and approving all inspections. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required, and all deliverables and documentation must comply with VA requirements. The primary point of contact is the Contracting Specialist Andrea Payton, who oversees contract administration, technical coordination, and compliance enforcement throughout the project lifecycle.