Z1DA--Renovate B26 MH - 538-23-102 - VAMC CHILLICOTHE

The contract awarded under solicitation number 36C25026B0009 is a Firm Fixed Price construction project titled “Z1DA—Renovate B26 MH—538-23-102—VAMC CHILLICOTHE,” issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 10 in Kettering, Ohio. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 236220 for construction of commercial buildings. Work is to be performed at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, and includes comprehensive renovation of Building B26, requiring full labor, materials, equipment, permits, and administrative services to deliver a fully operational control system integrating lighting, water heating, sewage pumps, and other subsystems. The system must function independently during network or power outages and include detailed as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and compliance certifications per NFPA 70, ASME BPVC Section IX, IEEE standards, and other governing codes. Installation and testing occur on-site, with final acceptance conducted by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative at the completed facility, following rigorous inspection criteria tied to TIA-568-B, NRTL certification, NFPA, and ASTM E699 standards. Contract administration is managed by the VA’s Financial Management Service in Austin, Texas, with all invoices mandated to be submitted electronically through the OB10 portal. Payment terms adhere to federal construction standards, including prompt payment for subcontractors, electronic funds transfer, and interest on late payments. Clauses governing differing site conditions, site investigation, material quality, superintendence, permits, and protection of existing structures are included with deviations effective through 2025 and 2026. The contract enforces strict compliance with federal ethics provisions, anti-kickback rules, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on contingent fees, while requiring personnel with security access to meet VA Directive 0710 and NISP standards. Security protocols mandate all systems to comply with FIPS 200 and NIST SP 800-53, with processing confined to secure U.S.-based locations and all subcontractors obligated to flow down applicable security clauses. Packaging and marking requirements follow NFRC, ANSI, and IBC standards for glass products and lumber, though no MIL-STD packaging or barcoding is specified. No contract