Z2DA--Z2DA -- Solicitation No. 36C26126R0019, Project No. 662-23-105, Renovate Sterile Processing for VAMC - San Francisco Award Notice

The contract is for the renovation of the Sterile Processing Service at the San Francisco VA Medical Center under Project No. 662-23-105, solicited as 36C26126R0019, and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The scope encompasses extensive interior and exterior construction work including HVAC upgrades, water processing system improvements, and full compliance with quality control standards across all phases of the project, from pre-construction planning to final acceptance. The work must adhere to detailed technical specifications and construction documents, with strict coordination required due to the facility’s operational nature, including noise and work hour restrictions. Performance is scheduled for approximately 670 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with a tentative period of performance from June 8, 2026, to April 8, 2028, and the primary place of performance is the VA facility located at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA. The contract is firmly structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with award based on a best value trade-off analysis rather than lowest price technically acceptable, prioritizing technical approach and project experience nearly equally with past performance and price. The solicitation mandates that all offerors be registered in SAM, verified as an SDVOSB by the SBA, and possess the bonding capability and relevant experience managing projects valued between $10 million and $20 million. Proposals must be submitted in two electronically delivered volumes—Technical and Price—with the Technical Volume limited to 35 pages, excluding cover elements, and must include detailed information on the technical method, prior experience with similar sterile processing environments, and past performance metrics. Submission is exclusively via email to Daniel Jhun, the Contracting Officer, with strict file size and format requirements. The contractor must comply with VA-specific security protocols, including background checks, ID badge acquisition, vehicle registration, and facility access controls, and must ensure all personnel meet OSHA and VA security requirements. Key personnel including a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer, Quality Control Manager, and Superintendent are required on-site, with strict documentation and approval protocols. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through VA’s EIPP system, and subcontracting plans must be implemented to actively pursue participation from small, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and SDB entities. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging with clear labeling, and final acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of