Z1DA--Renovate Space to Meet Hazardous Storage Room Requirements - 583-24-527

This contract involves the renovation of an existing storage closet into a fully code-compliant, secure Hazardous Drug Storage Room featuring negative-pressure ventilation at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The project aims to meet stringent VA pharmacy safety, infection control, ventilation, and security standards. The contractor is responsible for a comprehensive scope including site verification, demolition, construction, installation and integration of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and security systems, as well as Building Management System (BMS) coordination. The work also encompasses testing, balancing, commissioning, and adherence to infection control protocols such as ICRA, PCRA, and ILSM. The contractor must deliver a complete, operational system with final cleaning, accurate as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties. The project emphasizes compliance with federal regulations including FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70, ensuring that any changes post-award are properly managed. Set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), the solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, with the contracting office located in Kettering, Ohio. The place of performance is strictly the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Although specific pricing, contract type, and evaluation factors are not disclosed in the available documents, the project requires the contractor to coordinate closely with VA operational schedules and maintain compliance with facility access and infection control criteria throughout construction. Inspection and final acceptance will occur on-site, with shared responsibility between the contractor and government officials. No details regarding delivery schedules, invoicing methods, packaging, or submission format are provided, and prospective offerors must be thoroughly familiar with the contract documents including drawings and specifications to ensure a compliant and complete bid. The contract encourages a high level of technical proficiency and understanding of specialized building requirements related to hazardous drug handling within a healthcare environment.