Z1DA--Renovate Surgical Suite Phase II
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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), Network Contracting Office 6, has issued Solicitation 36C24626R0039 for the Renovation of the Surgical Suite Phase II at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves comprehensive upgrades to modernize the surgical environment. Proposals are due by Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This Firm-Fixed-Price contract requires general construction, selective demolition, and extensive upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm systems. The project aims to create eight upgraded operating rooms, including a hybrid OR and six general ORs, along with associated support spaces and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) areas. Key deliverables include:
- Structural modifications, including steel support for new HVAC and roof structure modifications.
- Architectural renovations to expand and modernize the surgical suite.
- HVAC system upgrades for 100% Outside Air Pandemic Mode operation, including new Rooftop AHU, chillers, air handling units, ductwork, and utility piping.
- Plumbing modifications for domestic water, storm water, sanitary, vent systems, and medical gases.
- Electrical system modifications and replacement of the emergency generator, including two new 8,000-gallon Highland fuel oil tanks.
- Fire suppression and fire alarm system modifications.
- The contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing integrated OR ceiling systems, moving and connecting a VA-provided UPS, and disposing of the old generator.
- All work must be phased to maintain surgical operations within the active healthcare facility, ensuring at least three operating rooms remain functional at all times. Compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, OSHA safety, and VA standards is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000 (from presolicitation)
- Period of Performance: 840 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SAM.gov registered and SBA certified.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45 million).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a competitive Tradeoff source selection process, where Technical Factor and Past Performance Factor are significantly more important than Price Factor.
- Proposals Due: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
- Questions Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to chanel.johnson@va.gov.
- Requirements: A Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required. Payment and Performance bonds will be required after award. The page limit for Instructions to Offerors is 15 pages, and page limitation requirements have been removed from the Evaluation Criteria.
Key Clarifications
Recent amendments have provided responses to additional RFIs, clarifying details on the integrated OR ceiling system, fuel tank scope (two new 8,000-gallon tanks), lightning protection, UPS handling, and generator disposal. Bidders must incorporate these clarifications into their proposals.