Z1DA--Project No. 610A4-26-500 - Fort Wayne Job Order Contract (JOC).

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting proposals for a Job Order Contract (JOC) to provide general construction services at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. This is a follow-on, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity contract for maintenance, alterations, and repair projects. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by 01:00 PM EDT on May 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contract requires general construction services for lower dollar value, non-complex projects, including maintenance, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. Work must adhere to VA MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, environmental management systems (GEMS), and safety regulations (OSHA 10-hour, EM-385-1-1). Key deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, and maintenance/submission of as-built drawings.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity Job Order Contract (JOC).
• Project Number: 610A4-26-500.
• Period of Performance: Five years, consisting of a base period and four 12-month ordering periods, commencing with the contract award date.
• Guaranteed Minimum: $25,000.00 for the fiscal year of award.
• Contract Maximum: $30,000,000.00 over the life of the contract.
• Place of Performance: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5100.
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $45.0 Million.
• Pricing: Based on RS Means cost estimating data, multiplied by a negotiated coefficient for "Normal Working Hours" and "Other than Normal Working Hours." Coefficients must include all indirect costs and profit.
• Anticipated Awards: Only one contract is anticipated.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Joint ventures are eligible if they meet specific requirements outlined in 13 CFR part 128. Offerors must submit the completed, signed VAAR 852.219-75 certificate with their offer, acknowledging subcontracting limitations (no more than 85% of general construction contract amount paid to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms).

Submission Requirements

Proposals are due by 01:00 PM EDT on May 6, 2026. Submissions must include:

• Completed SF 1442.
• Acknowledgment of all amendments.
• Technical Proposal (evaluated on a pass/fail basis).
• Past Performance Submission.
• Completed Price Schedule (providing contract coefficients).
• Completed VAAR 852.219-75 certificate.
• All applicable representations and certifications. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format, adhering to specific page and font limitations. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical proposals are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Past Performance uses recency and quality for an internal rating. Technical and Past Performance are considered more important than Price.

Key Attachments & Notes

• Solicitation Number: 36C25026R0045.
• Contact: Luke Turner, Contracting Officer, luke.turner@va.gov.
• Wage Determination: Department of Labor General Decision Number IN20250002 applies to the base ordering period.
• Site Visits: No site visit is associated with this solicitation; site visits will be available at the Task Order level.
• Bonding: Bid guarantees, performance, and payment bonds are required per task order.
• RFIs: The government does not intend to answer further RFIs unless deemed in its best interest.