Z1DA--Renovate Pharmacy for USP800 Compliance Project Number 540-18-107
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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) is soliciting bids for the Renovation of the Pharmacy for USP 800 Compliance at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. This project, identified as Solicitation Number 36C24526B0001, aims to update the inpatient pharmacy mixing rooms to meet current USP 800 standards. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Project Overview & Scope
The project involves comprehensive general construction and alterations to bring the pharmacy into compliance with USP 800 standards. Key deliverables include:
- Site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing structures.
- Construction of compliant pharmacy areas, including specific requirements for flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, HVAC, and plumbing.
- Conversion of existing shell space into functional pharmacy areas.
- Creation of a Temporary Containment Segregated Compounding Area (C-SCA) on the 6th floor, complete with dedicated air handling and pressure control.
- Adherence to all Medical Center policies, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
- Provision of an OSHA Certified "Competent Person" on-site during work.
- Submission of an approved Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plan prior to Notice to Proceed. The renovation will cover approximately 1,500 square feet for a Low/Medium Risk Class 5 environment and an ISO 7 Clean Room.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Performance Period: 496 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
- Product Service Code: Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Public Bid Opening: April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, 513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, WV.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for 120 calendar days.
- Questions Due: Written requests for information must be received by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, via email to Rebecca.Besten@va.gov.
- Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST at the VA Medical Center, Engineering Building 7.
- Eligibility: Bidders must be verified as SDVOSB prior to submitting a bid and registered in SAM and the SBA Vet Cert Data Base.
- Bonds: A Bid Guarantee (minimum 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.
Key Documents & Requirements
Bidding materials, including specifications, drawings, and forms, are available electronically on SAM.gov. Key documents include:
- Architectural and Engineering Drawings: Comprehensive plans for demolition and new work across basement and sixth floors, covering structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing systems.
- Specifications (Volumes 1 & 2): Detailed technical requirements, general requirements, safety protocols, project schedules, quality control, and construction waste management.
- Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA): Outlines safety and risk assessment requirements, categorizing the work as 'Large Scale' and detailing necessary control measures.
- Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate: Mandatory form requiring certification of compliance with subcontracting limits (e.g., not paying more than 85% of contract amount to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms for general construction).
- Wage Determination: Specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades in Harrison County, WV, under the Davis-Bacon Act. Contractors are responsible for frequently checking SAM.gov for all notices and amendments.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Rebecca L Besten, Contracting Officer, rebecca.besten@va.gov.