Z1DA--460-26-006 Four East Shower Refurbish
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 4, is soliciting bids for the refurbishment of Four East Showers at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, DE. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. The project involves professional construction services to restore existing shower bases within an active inpatient unit, requiring strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Proposals are due by May 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project requires the refurbishment and restoration of four showers in the East section of the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Key tasks include:
- Pre-work inspection of shower bases for damage.
- Installation of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers and negative air machines with HEPA filtration.
- Protection of adjacent areas (walls, fixtures, flooring).
- Cleaning, degreasing, and abrading shower bases.
- Repair of minor cracks, pitting, chips, or surface irregularities.
- Application of VA-approved Low VOC high wear Urethane with Antiskid coating, ensuring chemical and mildew resistance.
- Adherence to manufacturer cure times and obtaining VA COR approval before returning units to service.
- Final cleaning and restoration of rooms to original condition.
- Work must be coordinated with the COR and Nurse supervisor to minimize disruption in the active Veteran inpatient environment, performing work in one room or small groups.
- All construction must comply with applicable codes, VA policy/standards, and contract terms.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Invitation for Bids).
- Period of Performance: 185 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 238330 (Plumbing, Heat and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million.
- Bonds: Bid bond and Payment bond are required.
- Warranty: A minimum one (1) year warranty on workmanship and coating performance is required.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a TOTAL 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
- Certifications: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of bid submittal. Registration in the VETS-4212 Database is also required. Failure to be VetCert or SAM verified will result in disqualification.
- Proposal Due: May 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Hanna.Karmazyn@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on April 29, 2026. Questions and answers will be posted on SAM.gov.
- Pre-bid Conference/Site Visit: A pre-bid meeting/site visit was scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at Building 10 Conference Room 003.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder with the Lowest Price, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 14 procedures.
- Safety Requirements: Employees must have 10-hour OSHA certification; competent person must have 30-hour OSHA certification. TB training and PPD testing are required annually. Offerors must provide proof of OSHA certified "competent person" presence.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Hanna Karmazyn
- Email: Hanna.Karmazyn@va.gov
- Phone: 302-332-5107