Z2DA--618-CSI-240, SPS Equipment Site Prep 36C263-26-AP-1525 - FY26 NRM OS

The contract pertains to the upgrade and renovation of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) space at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to prepare the site for the replacement of existing medical equipment including Steris Medivators, cart washers, and scope cabinets. The project mandates comprehensive construction work across architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection, plumbing, and technology systems, strictly adhering to approved construction documents, specifications, and the Statement of Work. The total project duration is set at 330 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work required to commence within five calendar days of award. The contract is a negotiated solicitation issued on July 1, 2026, under solicitation number 36C26326R0056, and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active Unique Entity Identifier and complete electronic certifications, including representations regarding telecommunications, arms controls, and responsibility matters. The award will follow a tradeoff process where technical factors—particularly the proposed methodology, schedule, and past performance—are significantly more important than price, though all aspects must collectively demonstrate the most advantageous proposal to the government. Key deliverables include a detailed 1- to 6-page construction plan in 12-point font and a comprehensive project schedule outlining major work elements. The contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds using current SF-25 and SF-25A forms, a bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price not exceeding $3 million, and must carry general liability insurance without asbestos exclusions, workers’ compensation in compliance with federal and state laws, and employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000. Wage rates for laborers and mechanics must meet federal construction wage requirements, including provisions for secondary work sites, and all construction materials must comply with Buy American Act standards. The contractor must also ensure compliance with anti-discrimination and anti-trafficking provisions, implement information system safeguards, and conduct background investigations for personnel accessing VA facilities at the contractor’s expense. Submission of proposals must be via email in PDF format, limited to five megabytes per message, using the SF-1442 form with UEI clearly marked, and must include a signed price breakdown and required attachments. The contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with payments processed through the Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas.