Z2DA--589A7-23-305, Prepare Site for Choice Dining Equipment FY27 NRM

Solicitation 36C25526R0160 is a firm-fixed-price construction project issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15 to prepare the site for Choice Dining equipment at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The project involves the renovation and reconfiguration of approximately 2,500 square feet of kitchen and support areas within Building 2. The scope of work includes selective demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, and the installation of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Key technical requirements include the installation of new power, plumbing, gas piping extensions, and the replacement of a steam-to-domestic hot water generator, all while adhering to ADA, NFPA, and ASHRAE standards. To maintain uninterrupted food service operations, the work must be executed in three distinct phases covering hot production, tray assembly, cold food prep, and administration areas. This procurement is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The government will utilize a best-value tradeoff process for award, where non-price factors—including prime contractor construction experience, project execution, key personnel experience, safety plans, and past performance—are significantly more important than price. The period of performance for the base bid is 210 calendar days, with shorter durations available for specific alternates. Award may be made on a single CLIN, with fallback options provided if funds are unavailable for the primary scope.