Z2DA--Project 521-22-119 NRM Replace windows (VA-26-00016046)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for Phase III of the window replacement project at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Alabama. This project involves comprehensive replacement of existing windows with new non-operable units, including exterior installation using swing stage scaffolding, and interior finishing such as patching, painting, and window treatment installation. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for asbestos and lead abatement for approximately 100 windows, ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and building codes, including strict adherence to VA Design Guides, Infection Control Risk Assessment Level III containment, and NFPA Life Safety standards. The facility will remain fully operational throughout the 491-day period of performance, requiring the contractor to develop a detailed phasing plan to minimize disruption while sequentially executing site preparation, measurement, window ordering, and staged removal and replacement. This solicitation, identified as 36C24726R0032, is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and is anticipated to have a construction cost between $5 million and $10 million. The project is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 7, based in Augusta, Georgia, with April R. Brooks serving as the primary procurement analyst. All needed materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and environmental hazard mitigation are included within the contractor’s scope. Solicitation documents are accessible electronically through the federal procurement portal SAM.gov, with responses due by June 18, 2026. This contract reflects the VA's commitment to upgrading infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity and stringent safety standards.