Y1AA--656-20-130 Repair Building 50 Basement Kitchen 656-26-2-3204-0002
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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 Contract Office 23, has issued a revised Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Repair of Building 50 Basement Kitchen at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, MN. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for construction services. The project aims to remodel the existing Dish Room and Tray Service Line. Proposals are due January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks qualified SDVOSBs to undertake the repair and remodeling of the existing Dish Room and Tray Service Line in Building 50's basement kitchen. The project will address failing Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and HVAC systems, as well as deteriorating walls, ceilings, and flooring. It also includes site preparation for new kitchen equipment. The scope covers approximately 4,000 sq ft for Nutrition and Foods and 2,000 sq ft for common areas, to be implemented in two phases or less, with the tray line space (Room 7) as the first phase.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Invitation for Bid (Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified on www.veterans.certify.sba.gov and eligible under VAAR 819.70.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Magnitude of Construction: $2,000,000 - $5,000,000.
- Performance Period: 320 calendar days for construction completion, with substantial completion expected 310 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: Building 50 Basement, St. Cloud VA Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time (CT).
- Submission Method: Via email to daniel.dobler@va.gov.
- Bid Opening: Will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering price.
- Mandatory Certification: Offerors must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75, Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance, with their bid. For general construction, contractors must not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to non-certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
Key Dates & Requirements
- Site Visit: January 6, 2026, at 2:30 PM CT at the St. Cloud, MN VAMC.
- Technical Questions Due: January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, submitted via email to daniel.dobler@va.gov.
- Amendment: This notice posts a revised IFB with complete and current provisions/clauses, along with a reposting of original attachments. Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments.
- Personnel Training: Mandatory VA Privacy Training is required for contractor personnel prior to site work.
- Wage Determination: Prevailing wage rates for Stearns County, MN, as per the Davis-Bacon Act, apply.
- Contact: Daniel Dobler, Contract Specialist, daniel.dobler@va.gov, 651-293-3015.