Z2DA--Replacement of Ceiling Kitchen Area, Building 1, Basement 570-26-228 Fresno VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21, has awarded a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the replacement of the ceiling in the Nutrition Food Services Kitchen located in Building 1, Basement of the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California. The project, identified by number 570-26-228, involves the complete demolition of the existing rusted and damaged multi-layer ceiling and installation of a new suspended ceiling system comprising a 15/16-inch non-corrosive aluminum grid with 24” x 48” x 5/8” vinyl-faced mineral fiber tiles weighing at least 1 lb/sq ft, treated with antimicrobial agents to resist mold and mildew, and meeting FDA compliance standards for kitchen environments. The work must be performed in approximately 4,000 square feet of active patient food service space, requiring strict coordination with ongoing kitchen operations through phased execution—core-area demolition and installation conducted off-hours while common-area work occurs during the day. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, and oversight, including deploying a qualified lead technician to supervise demolition, installation, testing, and compliance with VA, federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and occupational regulations, including OSHA standards and life-safety codes. The contract is a total set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with award based solely on lowest priced proposal from a verified SDVOSB certified under NAICS code 236220. All offerors must be validated through SAM.gov and the SBA’s certification database prior to evaluation, and proposals must include a signed VAAR 852.219-75 subcontracting compliance certification, a bid bond, and complete pricing documentation in an electronic submission under 10MB sent to the Contract Specialist. Work must commence within 45 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be fully completed by the end of that period. All delivered materials must arrive in original sealed manufacturer packaging with full labeling including manufacturer name, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date; any damaged or opened packaging must be rejected prior to installation. The contractor must comply with Buy American requirements, prevailing wage regulations, and furnish both performance and payment bonds upon award. Site access requires security clearances, PIV vetting, and proper badging, with an approved security and safety plan submitted by the contractor. Monthly payment requests are contingent on submission