Z2DA--Project # 603-26-107 Design-Build to Convert A-412 Bathroom

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 9 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has issued Solicitation 36C24926R0074 for a design-build project to convert existing office space A-412 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, into a fully compliant patient bathroom. The work includes core drilling for a trench drain system while ensuring no load-bearing structural elements are compromised, installation of an accessible shower pan and epoxy flooring to avoid subfloor modification, matching all existing fixtures, and patching and painting all affected areas. Asbestos abatement is required if present, with mandatory third-party clearance testing prior to completion. The project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with NAICS code 236220, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search database to qualify. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and must include a bid guarantee, performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value, and proof of compliance with all socioeconomic and safety requirements. The contract is evaluated under the Best Value, Trade-Off method per FAR Part 15, meaning technical merit and price will be balanced rather than selecting solely on lowest cost. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with estimated construction costs between $100,000 and $250,000. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, and all deliverables must meet ADA compliance standards and federal, state, and local construction codes. While the solicitation specifies no detailed line-item pricing, packaging requirements, or invoicing system, it emphasizes electronic submission through SAM.gov and requires strict adherence to SDVOSB certification, asbestos protocols, and bonding conditions. The Contracting Officer, Matthew Whisman, is the sole point of contact, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is designated. No discussions are anticipated, and award may be made without them, with proposals submitted and evaluated in private without public opening.