Z1DA--Replace Flooring in Critical Areas 583-26-504

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking bids to replace flooring in critical areas at the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The intent is to install new epoxy flooring in Operating Room 2 and safety padding flooring in room C-5018 to improve patient safety and restore functional flooring surfaces. This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220, and offerors must certify their eligibility, with strict subcontracting limitations applying: no more than 85% of the contract value (excluding materials) may be paid to non-certified firms for general construction. Contractors must comply with extensive safety and health standards, including OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour training, compliance with EM 385-1-1, and submission of safety plans certified by qualified personnel. All work must adhere to federal and VA-specific regulations including the Buy American Act, Green Seal standards, SCAQMD emissions rules, and SMACNA indoor air quality guidelines, with materials subject to stringent certifications for fire-retardant treatment and grading, particularly for wood products covered under MIL-L-19140E. Performance is expected to occur on-site at the VA medical center, requiring coordination with operational schedules and adherence to detailed submittal requirements including shop drawings, product samples, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and a comprehensive Waste Management Plan with monthly diversion reports. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the government at the project site, based on ASTM standards for material performance, including tensile strength, moisture testing, and force reduction, as well as compliance with manufacturer installation instructions and approved specifications. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s EIPPS system; paper invoices are prohibited except under rare exceptions. Contractors must ensure all packaging waste is diverted from landfills and recycled, and all documentation must reflect compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses, including security clearance requirements for personnel accessing VA systems, adherence to IT accessibility mandates, and certification that no prohibited telecommunications or ICTS products are used. The solicitation response deadline is May 8, 2026, and submissions must be sent via email only to the designated Contract Specialist, Stacie I Hill, with all required forms including the signed SF 1442 and VAAR