Y1DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ:673-CSI-131) D/B Install CT Scanner (LDCT)
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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 8, has issued a Solicitation (36C24826R0085) for Design-Build (DB) services to install a new GE Revolution Ascend (CT LDCT) system at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, FL. This project, identified as Project No. 673-CSI-131, aims to renovate the Interventional Radiology (IR) / Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening (LDCT) suite to comply with current VA CFM Technical Information Library (TIL) standards. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Phase 1 Proposals are due March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, and materials for a comprehensive Design-Build project. This includes site investigation, design, preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction services. Key aspects of the scope involve:
- Installation of the new GE Revolution Ascend (CT LDCT) equipment.
- Demolition of existing finishes, walls, and systems as required.
- Structural modifications, including supports for equipment mounting and radiation shielding.
- Architectural improvements such as new partitions, ceilings, doors, flooring, and painting.
- Provision and testing of radiation shielding.
- Modifications and additions to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (HVAC, medical gas, fire sprinklers, electrical power).
- Development and implementation of a detailed infection control containment plan.
- Coordination with equipment suppliers, VA staff, and other stakeholders. The project requires adherence to VA, local, state, and Federal occupational safety laws, life and safety codes, and OSHA guidelines, with licensed personnel and OSHA 10-hour training.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 281 calendar days from the Government's Notice to Proceed (NTP), with 101 days allocated for design and 180 days for construction.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs and registered in SAM and SBA VetCert.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
- Product Service Code: Y1DA - Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries.
- Funding: Subject to availability of FY26 funding.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a two-phase Design-Build procurement.
- Phase 1 Proposals Due: March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Evaluation Factors (Phase 1): Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications, Specialized Experience, and Past Performance. Technical factors will be more important than price.
- A maximum of five (5) highly-rated Phase 1 proposals will be invited to Phase 2.
- Mandatory Forms: Bidders must submit a Project Price Breakdown (using the provided template), an EMR Form (safety history, EMR > 1.0 disqualifies), a Specialized Experience Form (for three past projects), and a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). A VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) Certificate must also be completed and submitted, certifying compliance with subcontracting limits (e.g., not more than 85% to non-SDVOSBs for general construction, excluding materials).
- No site visit will be conducted during Phase 1.
- Offer acceptance period is a minimum of 120 calendar days.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders must adhere to detailed specifications, including those for Network Analysis Schedules (NAS) requiring Primavera P6 software and an independent CPM consultant. The GE Healthcare Revolution Ascend Pre-Installation Manual provides critical site preparation requirements. Compliance with general construction requirements, reference standards, and a contractor work plan/peer review process is also mandated.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer, at Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov or 813-940-2788.