Z1DA--Install ID Concrete Pad Project 593-26-104 VAMC Las Vegas, NV

The solicitation for the Install ID Concrete Pad Project 593-26-104 at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, Nevada, is a firm-fixed price construction contract set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to christopher.whipple@va.gov no later than July 7, 2026, at 14:00 PDT, following strict formatting requirements including a specific subject line and a file size under 10 MB. The contract requires full compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including clauses on anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower rights, contractor employee protections, identity verification, executive compensation reporting, and service contract reporting. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration with verified SDVOSB status in the SBA database and submit signed certifications, including VAAR 852.219-75, to be eligible. Failure to verify SDVOSB status or submit required documentation results in automatic disqualification. The scope includes constructing a 90-foot by 61-foot 4-inch concrete slab with utility runs and grounding to support two conditioned storage units, along with associated construction activities governed by detailed specifications, drawings, and wage determinations. The project has an 180-calendar-day performance period starting from the Notice to Proceed and demands strict adherence to safety protocols, including OSHA 10-hour training, an approved Accident Prevention Plan based on EM 385-1-1, and a dedicated Safety and Health Manager. Quality control must comply with FAR 52.246-12, requiring a three-phase QA/QC plan and documentation of all testing and inspections performed by VA-approved laboratories. Payment is contingent upon submission of a Schedule of Values, monthly progress updates, and successful completion of work stages including adjust and test activities. All materials, especially cement and aggregates, must be delivered in original sealed containers with proper labeling and stored under specified conditions to prevent contamination. The contract includes Buy American requirements, bonding provisions for bid, performance, and payment, general liability insurance with no asbestos exclusions, employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000, and safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information under Executive Order 13556. Contractors are prohibited from connecting personal IT devices to VA networks, and all proposal commitments may become binding contract terms. Evaluation for