Z1DA-- Sterile Storage Improvements Construction

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has awarded a firm fixed price contract for the Sterile Storage Improvements Construction project at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA, under solicitation number 36C24426R0056. The contract, which has a performance period of 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with mandatory compliance requirements including VAAR 852.219-75, which must be signed and returned with the proposal or the offer will be deemed non-responsive. The work encompasses general construction, HVAC, electrical systems, and related installation activities, all governed by detailed specifications referencing ASTM, ICC, NFPA, NEC, and military standards such as MIL-L-19140E and MIL-P-21035B. Material delivery must adhere to strict packaging and preservation standards, requiring manufacturer-sealed packaging, protection from moisture, and proper labeling including manufacturer information, product type, color, and manufacture date, with lumber graded according to PS 20-10 or accompanied by a manufacturer’s certificate. The contract enforces a comprehensive quality control and safety regime, mandating on-site presence of a CQC System Manager and a separate Safety and Health Manager with defined reporting authority and qualifications, including a graduate degree and relevant experience. All workers are required to complete OSHA 10-hour training, while competent persons must hold OSHA 30-hour certification and complete specialized hazard training, with documentation submitted prior to work commencement. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols aligned with ASHE/FGI guidelines govern work near medical areas, with access to Class III and IV zones requiring formal permits issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Testing and inspection are destination-based, with final acceptance occurring on-site and requiring compliance with electrical standards including insulation resistance, phase rotation, and GFCI testing, performed by approved labs and fully documented. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via VA’s EIPPS system in X12 EDI format, and the contract’s evaluation criteria prioritize past performance, experience, and capability over price, with award determined by best-value trade-off under FAR Part 15. The contractor assumes full liability for rework, delays, and inspection costs arising from non-compliance, and must coordinate all subcontracting and work activities in accordance with VAAR 8