Z1DA--PN: 636A6-26-102, Replace Bldg 2 Condensate Leak {DM} Invitation for Bid {IFB} - Sealed Bidding

This contract, issued under Solicitation Number 36C26326B0029, is a sealed bidding invitation for the replacement of approximately 260 linear feet of compromised steam condensate piping in the basement of Building 2 at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines. The work involves removing and replacing piping beneath linoleum flooring in critical areas including Sterile Processing, Nutrition and Food Service, Environmental Management, and Logistics, with all tasks required to be completed in four phased stages within a total of 16 weeks of active construction. The period of performance is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and all work must comply with detailed specifications, drawings, and a finalized Statement of Work that reference industry standards such as Section 23 22 13 for steam and condensate piping, Section 02 82 11 for asbestos abatement, and Section 33 08 00 for commissioning of utility systems. The contract mandates adherence to the highest quality workmanship standards, with the VA retaining the right to reject and require redone work at no additional cost or time to the government. Bids must be submitted via email by June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT to designated VA points of contact, with strict formatting requirements including completion of Standard Form 1442, inclusion of the Unique Entity Identifier, submission of a price schedule, and a bid guarantee on Standard Form 24 with accompanying Power of Attorney. All submissions are limited to a single email not exceeding 20 MB, and must be in Adobe PDF format. The award will be made solely on the basis of lowest price, evaluated as the most advantageous to the government, with no discussions permitted. Successful bidders must maintain active SAM registration, comply with VAAR 852.219-75 limitations on subcontracting, and provide a Certificate of Compliance demonstrating adherence to small business set-aside requirements under NAICS Code 238220 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Additional requirements include performance and payment bonds, compliance with Buy American statutes, ADA egress standards, OSHA 10-hour safety training records, pre-task hazard analyses, and de-energization of all affected systems during work. Contractors are also subject to VA personnel security guidelines under Directive 0710, must adhere to NISPOM for information handling,