Y1DA--589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL" project at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The project aims to install lightning protection systems on the main hospital (Buildings A, B, C) and Building 122 to prevent damage to the facility and critical equipment from lightning strikes. The estimated magnitude of this VA project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

• Installation of lightning protection systems meeting NFPA standards on the main hospital buildings (A, B, C) and Building 122.

• Includes alteration and repair of existing roofs and groundwork for proper grounding.

• The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process.

• Technical acceptability will be based on: Relevant Past Performance, Technical Construction Experience, Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing, and Prime Contractor Safety Plan.

• Site Visit: February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

• Questions Due: February 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.

• Proposals Due: March 5, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.

• Submission Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million.

• Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified in SBA VetCert.

• Specific subcontracting limitations apply for SDVOSBs/VOSBs (85% for general construction).

• Affirmative action goals for minority (9%) and female (6.9%) participation.

• A bid guarantee of not less than 20% of the bid price (max $3,000,000) is required.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required for awards over $150,000.

• Contractors must submit a Safety Plan and provide information on their safety record and Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Table of Contents for "VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS" with a "Section 00 01 10" designation. It lists various divisions and sections related to general requirements, metals, and electrical work, along with their corresponding dates.

This document serves as a high-level index for the master specifications. Bidders should consult this table of contents to identify relevant specification sections for the opportunity. For example, "Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" and "Section 26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS" are listed, indicating that these areas are covered in detail in other documents.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a construction project to add lightning protection systems to the hospital and Building 122 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth, Kansas. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment.

• Installation of lightning protection systems on the hospital and Building 122.

• Contractor must provide all materials, labor, and equipment.

• The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 15 percent of the General Construction labor for NAICS Code 236220.

• Subcontracting limitations: In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75(a)(1)(ii), contractors will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.

• Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated Cost Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Project Duration: Estimated 180 calendar days after NTP, including final inspection and clean-up.

• Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process.

• Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package.

• The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring beta.sam.gov for amendments.

• An organized site visit will be scheduled and announced at solicitation issuance. Attendance is highly encouraged.

• No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided.

• Email questions to timothy.fitzgerald@va.gov with "Project 589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL" in the subject line.

• This procurement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and Public Law 109-461.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.

• Registration in SAM (System for Award Management) is required (FAR 52.204-7).

• SDVOSB/VOSB contractors must be registered in the VIP database (now Veteran Small Business Certification - VetCert) under the applicable NAICS (VAAR 802.101).

• Solicitation package and drawings are expected to be available for download on or after January 29, 2026.

• Estimated proposal due date: March 03, 2026, 2:00 pm Central Time.

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, Leavenworth, KS.

• Point of Contact: Tim Fitzgerald, timothy.fitzgerald@va.gov, 913-946-1145.