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

This contract solicitation, numbered 36C24226B0046, is a sealed bid under Standard Form 1442 for the replacement of two morgue freezers at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, under Project No. 526-20-508. The work involves a two-phase renovation of the Blue Morgue and Main Morgue, each requiring full demolition to structural walls and installation of new refrigeration systems with chilled water-fed compressors located in Room 2B-65, redundant cooling units, potable water backup systems, TempTrak-compatible monitoring, and remotely accessible video surveillance. All construction must comply with VA design standards, infection control protocols, NEC, NFPA, and local codes, with asbestos abatement performed as specified. The project duration is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and performance is restricted to the facility located at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. The contract is a firm-fixed price award and requires performance and payment bonds, a bid bond, and full compliance with the Buy American Act. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and hold SDVOSB certification, as the procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220. The contract includes extensive compliance, safety, and administrative requirements, including adherence to 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, mandatory OSHA 10-hour training for all workers and OSHA 30-hour training for trade competent persons, site-specific safety orientations, and the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan. All equipment must be permanently labeled with engraved nameplates per specified material and sizing requirements, and materials must be delivered in sealed manufacturer containers with proper labeling for type, batch, and safety instructions. Invoices must be submitted via the Tungsten Network with full alignment to the Price/Cost Schedule and validated by the Contracting Officer Representative. Contractors are required to utilize the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform for project management, with access and training provided at no cost. Compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 mandates that a specified portion of the work be performed by certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs, with certification required and subject to audit. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering prohibitions on gratuities, contingent fees, kickbacks, whistleblower rights