Z1DA--679-24-102 B18 Laundry Renovations & Additions
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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.
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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 7, is soliciting proposals for the B18 Laundry Renovations & Additions project (Project No. 679-24-102) at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract estimated between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. The project involves comprehensive renovation of the historic Building 18 and new construction. Proposals are due Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This project entails the full renovation of the existing 13,109 SF historic Laundry Facility (Building 18), including interior spaces, restrooms, basements, structural supports, waterproofing, and MEP upgrades. Key construction includes the abatement of lead-based paint and management of hazardous materials, relocation of electrical equipment, and the construction of a new 1,206 GSF generator enclosure and a 630 GSF blast-resistant above-ground fuel tank enclosure. Exterior site work, such as grading, drainage, utilities, and traffic control systems, is also required. The contractor must preserve the historic integrity of Building 18 and maintain uninterrupted 24/7 laundry operations throughout the 600-calendar-day performance period.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
The majority of the work, particularly for the electrical generator and tank building construction, will need to occur during nights and weekends to ensure continuous laundry operations. Compliance with VA safety rules, NFPA, NEC, IBC, IFC, ASHRAE, ADAAG, OSHA, VA Design Guides, and Infection Control standards is mandatory. Specific clarifications include:
- Personnel: Full-time site superintendent and QA/QC manager are required, and cannot be the same individual.
- Systems: Simplex (Fire Alarm), Johnson Controls (Fire Alarm/Security/Access Control), Avigilon (CCTV), and Trane (HVAC Controls/BAS) are specified manufacturers/service providers, all to be Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed (CFCI).
- Materials: Lead paint mitigation is required, and blast-resistant windows are mandatory on all exterior windows. Detailed specifications for hollow metal doors/frames and coiling overhead doors are provided in Addendum #1.
- Permits: The VA is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ); however, the contractor must obtain permits from the VA Fire Department for any work involving open flames or sparks.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
- Performance Period: 600 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $45 million
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified, registered in SAM.gov and certifications.sba.gov, and comply with VETS 4212 reporting. Limitations on Subcontracting (VAAR 852.219-75) apply, requiring that for general construction, no more than 85% of the contract amount can be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST and must be submitted electronically via email. Evaluation will follow a Trade-Off Source Selection process, with Past Performance significantly more important than Price. Offerors must submit 1-3 relevant and recent past performance references (within 5 years) and a detailed cost breakdown using Attachment 4. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST (meet at Bldg. 5). Requests for Information (RFIs) were due by April 30, 2026.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Contracting Officer: Joseph Osborn (Joseph.Osborn@va.gov, 205-561-8857)