Z2NE--544-22-115 Replace Water and Fire Piping Loop

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a fixed-price contract under solicitation number 36C24726R0074 for the complete replacement of the domestic water and fire piping loop across the Columbia VA Health Care System campus in Columbia, South Carolina, including associated site preparation, demolition, and interior work in Buildings 100 and 100A. This construction project, identified as 544-22-115, involves installing a new underground PVC C900 piping system and integrating it with interior fire suppression systems in over 20 buildings, adhering strictly to NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 standards for design, installation, and testing. The work requires compliance with specific material specifications, including Schedule 80 and AWWA Class 150/200 PVC piping for different pipe sizes, gasketed and solvent-cemented joints, and electronic safety and security cabling installations. All materials must be delivered in original equipment manufacturer packaging with proper labeling, protective coverings, and storage in climate-controlled, secure facilities. The contract mandates full compliance with federal and VA-specific regulations, including the Buy American Act, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, and Executive Order 13899 on combating anti-Semitism, with strict requirements for safety programs, OSHA-qualified personnel, pre-task hazard analyses, and a certified quality control organization including a Safety and Health Manager and CQC System Manager. This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires bidders to provide SAM UEI numbers, MySBA certification, bid bonds, and comprehensive compliance documentation, including a point-by-point statement of adherence to security specifications. Proposals must be submitted via email by 3:00 p.m. EST on June 5, 2026, with specific formatting and content requirements, including past performance and price sections, and must include all mandatory representations and certifications. The contract includes far-reaching administrative provisions such as electronic payment submissions through EIPPS or X12 EDI formats, contractor-furnished electronic scheduling with granular activity tracking, and strict change order procedures for modifications exceeding $500,000, requiring written proposals to the Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, and resident engineer. The performance period is 687 calendar days after notice to proceed, with commencement required within 10 days, and final acceptance hinges on successful witness