Z1DA--Project No. 539-21-207 - Relocate Infusion Clinic and Hemo Offices.

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25026B0016 and project number 539-21-207, is a firm fixed price construction award set aside exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. It encompasses the relocation and renovation of approximately 2,056 gross square feet within Building No. 1 at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, involving comprehensive work across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems, along with required abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint. Performance is to commence immediately upon receipt of the notice to proceed and must be completed within 550 calendar days, with all work governed by detailed project drawings, specifications, and referenced standards including ASCE 7-2017, NFPA 90A-2018, ASTM standards, and the National Electrical Code. The contract requires full compliance with federal regulations, including Buy American provisions, construction wage rate requirements, and strict inspection and acceptance criteria based on a go-no-go evaluation at the installation site, with final acceptance tied to compliance with safety, life, and operational standards. The prime contractor must perform at least 75% of the total cost of work (excluding materials), and must submit comprehensive documentation including operation and maintenance manuals, as-built red-line drawings, BACnet PICS, instrumentation lists, and test reports verifying system performance such as alarm responses within 10 seconds and data refresh within 8 seconds. Materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, properly marked with nameplate data, and stored under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity for at least 48 hours prior to installation. Invoicing is managed exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system, and payments are processed through the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, using a specific funding line. The contract includes a suite of updated FAR clauses issued in November 2025, covering site conditions, differing site conditions, superintendence, permits, accident prevention, inspection, warranty, changes, and termination for convenience, along with clauses governing subcontracting, whistleblower rights, integrity, and prohibitions on kickbacks and contingent fees. All proposals must be submitted in sealed physical envelopes with an original and one copy by 13:30 EST on April 9, 2026, and electronic submissions must be in PDF