Z1DA--Renovate Surgical Suite Phase II
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), Network Contracting Office 6, has issued Solicitation 36C24626R0039 for the Renovation of the Surgical Suite Phase II at the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The project involves comprehensive modernization of the surgical suite, with an estimated value between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Proposals are due Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project entails general construction, selective demolition, and extensive upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm systems. The renovation will result in eight upgraded operating rooms (including a hybrid OR and six general ORs), associated support spaces, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) areas. Work must be carefully phased to maintain surgical operations within the active healthcare facility. Key requirements include structural modifications, architectural renovations, HVAC system upgrades for 100% Outside Air (OA) Pandemic Mode, new Rooftop Air Handling Units (AHUs), chillers, and replacement of the emergency generator. Compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, OSHA safety, and VA design standards is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45M)
- Period of Performance: 840 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Place of Performance: Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
- Required Bonds: Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000), Payment and Performance bonds after award.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a competitive Tradeoff source selection process. Technical Factor and Past Performance Factor are significantly more important than Price Factor. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov and certified as SDVOSB on the SBA certifications website.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: A sign-in sheet for the site visit conducted on Monday, April 20, 2026, is provided in Amendment 0005.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
- Proposals Due: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
- Contact: CHANEL JOHNSON, Contract Specialist, CHANEL.JOHNSON@VA.GOV, 757-315-3934.
Attachments
Numerous attachments provide critical details, including:
- Specifications: Volumes 1, 2, and 3 covering general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal/moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, furnishings, special construction, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety/security, and earthwork.
- Drawings: Architectural, Electrical/Fire Alarm, Mechanical, General Civil/Structural, Fire Suppression/Plumbing.
- Forms: Base Offer Price Breakdown Form, Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination.
- Other: General Commissioning Requirements, Dimension Plans for various buildings.