Z2DA--Replace MRI 1.5T

The contract 36C24626B0001, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6, is a firm fixed-price construction procurement for replacing a 1.5T MRI system in Room 2 (FG184B) of Building 1 at the Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC. The project scope includes full demolition of existing MRI room finishes, RF shielding, ceiling, flooring, sprinkler heads, and casework, as well as installation of new construction elements such as RF shielding walls, acoustic ceilings, flooring, HVAC diffuser replacements, electrical power and data outlets, LED lighting, and plumbing adjustments limited to minor modifications of oxygen and vacuum connections. The contractor will also ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and maintain uninterrupted medical services throughout the 250-day construction period, which is scheduled for second-shift work hours (4 PM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday) to minimize disruption. Deliveries and removal of equipment will occur primarily at the west-side loading dock, with the installation and removal of the MRI magnet via side delivery. The vendor will receive access to all necessary CAD files post-award. Fire alarm system upgrades are not anticipated. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to VA specifications, NFPA codes, OSHA, and relevant federal and local building codes. This procurement is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated construction value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring full compliance with specifications and submission of all required forms, including bid guarantees and a detailed cost breakdown worksheet. The solicitation includes comprehensive FAR and VAAR clauses covering construction, labor, safety, bonding, and subcontracting limitations, along with deviations tailored for VA construction projects. Quality control and inspection responsibilities rest with the contractor, who must maintain continuous onsite supervision and comply with a stringent quality control plan aligned with FAR 52.246-12. Security provisions are notably rigorous due to operating within a healthcare facility, requiring badges, personal effect inspections, and prohibition of unauthorized photography. The contract demands detailed submittals, including cost-loaded schedules, mobilization plans, and accident prevention plans, managed through an online submittal system at no cost to the VA. The contractor must also prepare as-built drawings and coordinate carefully with the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure