Z1DZ--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 673-26-111) DB - Replace Locate Chilled Water Piping SCI

The contract pertains to a design-build project at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida, focused on replacing and relocating chilled water piping within Building 38. The scope involves comprehensive design development, including drawings, specifications, and phased reviews, culminating in the construction and installation of new piping systems. The work must be completed within approximately 913 days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with specific milestones for design reviews and testing schedules. The project emphasizes maintaining hospital operations, adhering to VA and federal standards, and providing warranties and performance bonds to ensure quality and accountability. Security protocols require strict access controls, personnel background checks, and compliance with VA information security policies, including training and safeguarding sensitive data. The solicitation is a two-phase, sealed bid process set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors are required to submit separate technical and cost proposals, each bound and labeled accordingly, with a strict page limit of 10 pages for the technical volume. The deadline for Phase I quotes is December 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, with proposals to be submitted electronically in PDF format to the designated address. Evaluation will be based equally on price and technical merit, including construction management, past experience, and schedule adherence. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses covering responsibilities, security, quality, and compliance, with specific instructions for proposal submission, including the need for certifications, representations, and forms such as SF 1442. The project also mandates strict security measures, key personnel qualifications, and adherence to VA and federal standards throughout the performance period.