Y1AZ--Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health Project 526-19-122
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), is soliciting bids for Project 526-19-122: Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves comprehensive renovation services for the 6B Outpatient Mental Health area. Bids are due March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Project Scope
This Firm-Fixed-Price construction project entails the renovation of the 6B Outpatient Mental Health area. The scope includes extensive demolition of existing interiors and MEP infrastructure, hazardous materials abatement (including 17,000 SF of asbestos), and new construction. Key installations involve new interior partitions with sound attenuation, upgraded fire protection systems, plumbing with anti-ligature fixtures, HVAC system replacement (AHU-26), and comprehensive electrical work. Electrical upgrades include hospital-grade receptacles, LED lighting, CAT 6A cabling, and new electronic security systems featuring Motorola Avigilon cameras and an NVR. All work must adhere to NFPA, federal, state, local codes, and VA directives. The estimated completion time is 600 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a magnitude of construction between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.
Contract Details & Eligibility
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 Million. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with a UEI and verified/certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA's Vet Cert database at the time of bid submission and award. A bid bond is required for bids exceeding $150,000, with performance and payment bonds required upon award. New York State sales tax is exempt for this project. A $100,000 allowance is included as Line Item 2 on the revised bid sheet.
Submission Requirements
Bids must be sealed, mailed, or hand-delivered; emailed bids will NOT be accepted. The bid opening is March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Only firms that attended the mandatory site visit on January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST are eligible to submit a bid. Government acceptance period is 120 calendar days. All questions should be directed via email to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov.
Key Documents & Tools
Detailed technical specifications are provided in Volume 1 (Divisions 00-22) and Volume 2 (Divisions 23-28). Comprehensive architectural and engineering drawings are available. Bidders must also comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, submit a Buy American Certificate, and complete a Limitations on Subcontracting certification (General Construction: not more than 85% to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms). The use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) is mandatory for project management and collaboration, requiring staff training within 12 days of access.