Z2DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 516-CSI-142) BB - Site Prep for Emergency Department CT Scanner Replacement

The contract pertains to the construction project titled "BB ED CT Replacement – Building 100" (Project No. 516-CSI-142) at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System. It involves site preparation and construction of approximately a 790 square foot addition to Building 100 to accommodate the replacement of the Emergency Department CT Scanner. The scope includes enlarging the CT Scan Room, creating a new closet, modifying the existing floor plan, installing lead-lined walls, and integrating new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems in accordance with detailed specifications and 100% construction drawings. The work must comply with VA master construction specifications, applicable federal accessibility and safety standards such as ADAAG and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2024 edition), infection control risk assessments, and contractually specified testing and commissioning requirements. This firm-fixed-price construction contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has a project magnitude estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The solicitation number 36C24826Q0004 is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 located in Tampa, FL. The contract incorporates a broad suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses relevant to construction contracts, including those addressing labor standards (Davis-Bacon wage determinations), anti-kickback statutes, contract administration, and security requirements, particularly emphasizing compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act and prohibitions relating to certain telecommunications equipment. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price before work commences. Key contract deliverables include comprehensive submittals, scheduling, quality control via a Contractor Quality Control system, and adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols. The contract mandates electronic invoicing, monthly progress payments, and final acceptance inspections performed at the project site. Proposal evaluation is based on a best-value tradeoff that considers technical/management approach, specialized experience, schedule and past performance, and price. The final proposal deadline is December 15, 2025, 2:00 PM EST, with all quotes submitted electronically in PDF format to the designated Contract Specialist. The contract requires coordination with the VA Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative for site access, security clearances, and compliance with VA operational procedures throughout the construction period.