Z1DA--Project No. 583-23-102 - Replace Patient Care Sanitary Pipe in Interstitial Space 3rd and 5th Floor.

The contract pertains to the replacement of patient care sanitary pipe in the interstitial spaces of the 3rd and 5th floors at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, under Project No. 583-23-102. Awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract through a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, it was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, OH, with Luke A. Turner serving as the Contracting Officer. Performance is governed by strict compliance with industry standards including ASME B31.1, IPC-2018, ASTM E84, NFPA 70, and others, with all work subject to a comprehensive Contractor-Controlled Quality Control program spanning preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases. Inspections and final acceptance are conducted solely on-site by government representatives, and the contractor is responsible for correcting all non-conforming work at no additional cost. All materials must meet strict marking and identification requirements, including barcode nameplates, engraved brass or black plastic labels, and laminated plastic signage for valves and controls, with lumber graded per American Lumber Standards Committee requirements and moisture content capped at 19% or 25% depending on thickness. No preservatives are allowed on Heart Redwood or Western Red Cedar. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the VA’s EIPP system, and WAWF is not utilized. Contractor personnel must comply with VA Directive 0710 for background investigations, with fitness determinations enforced under 5 CFR Part 731, and all individuals requiring access to VA facilities must be issued and prominently display a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card, which must be surrendered upon contract termination. Subcontractors are held to the same standards as the prime contractor, and the prime bears full responsibility for ensuring compliance. While no specific contract value is disclosed, award was made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with proposals required in PDF format via Microsoft Teams by the May 6, 2026 deadline. The contract includes no option periods and no explicit organizational conflict of interest provisions, but mandates submission of safety officer resumes and certification credentials for key personnel. Packaging requirements emphasize protection of lumber from moisture during transport and storage, with storage areas required to be covered and well-drained. All documentation must be submitted electronically, and no physical bids are accepted.