Z1DA--NRM-CONST 526-20-508 - REPLACE MORGUE FREEZERS

This procurement under Solicitation Number 36C24226B0046 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the replacement of morgue freezers at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, designated as Project Number 526-20-508. The work falls under NAICS Code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million and an estimated construction magnitude between $2 million and $5 million. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov with a verified SDVOSB certification at the time of submission and must comply with strict eligibility requirements, including submission of the VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Limitation on Subcontracting and the Buy American Certificate per FAR 52.225-9. The project requires sealed bids submitted via the prescribed method; faxed or hand-carried proposals are unacceptable, and all submissions must be accompanied by a bid bond and, if awarded, performance and payment bonds under FAR 52.228-15. The contract mandates full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, VA directives, and construction standards, including HVAC, drainage, structural alterations, and the removal of existing equipment. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment, with materials delivered in sealed manufacturer containers bearing required labels and documentation. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, and a detailed MS Project schedule, including procurement timelines and critical path activities, must be submitted within 45 days of NTP. The contractor is required to use the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platform for all communications, submittals, scheduling, and documentation, and must notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative within two business days of any personnel changes with ACC access. Personnel must undergo VA background investigations per Directive 0710, and a certified Competent Person must be on-site at all times for safety-critical activities, supported by a comprehensive Accident Prevention Plan aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910. The contractor must also maintain workers’ compensation and employer liability insurance per FAR requirements and adhere to CUI safeguarding standards as outlined in Executive Order 13556. The final acceptance process includes pre-final and final inspections requiring contractor presence, correction of all