Y1DZ--B3-Fourth Floor PACT Renovation Project # 659-26-800

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a two-phase Design-Build acquisition for the renovation of the fourth floor of Building 3 at the W.G. Hefner Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The project aims to improve the spatial implementation, patient flow, staff communication, and time efficiency of the Primary Care Unit (PACT) clinic. Key goals include upgrading restrooms to meet accessibility standards, improving staff visibility, and enhancing the overall appearance of the space.

• Design-Build Services: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build services for the renovation.

• Demolition & Construction: Includes varying levels of demolition (light to heavy) and new construction across different sections of the fourth floor.

• System Upgrades: Replacement of existing Fan Coil units with a ducted forced-air system and replacement of Air Handling Units 16, 17, 18, and 19.

• Hazardous Material Abatement: Abatement of asbestos-containing material in existing VCT flooring mastic and insulation on hydronic piping.

• Specific Areas: Renovation includes painting, new ceiling grids/tiles, and new LVT or carpet flooring in various sections, with reframing for exam rooms or offices.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build contract.

• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 360 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Two-Phase Acquisition: Phase I for initial qualification, Phase II for detailed proposals from selected offerors.

• Phase I Submission: Due May 4, 2026, NLT 10:00 EST. Focuses on Corporate Experience, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Construction Management.

• Phase II Submission: Pricing is required only for Phase II. A Bid Guarantee is required for Phase II.

• Evaluation: Best Value Tradeoff source selection process. Technical factors are significantly more important than price in Phase II.

• Key Dates: RFP Issued 04/03/2026, Phase I Due 05/04/2026, Contract Award anticipated 09/08/2026.

• Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA database at the time of offer, Phase II submission, and award.

• A site visit will be held during Phase II for selected offerors.

• Wage Determination No. NC20260017 applies.

• Response packages must be submitted electronically to sean.cosby@va.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C24626R0031, Project Number 659-26-800, concerning the B-3 Fourth Floor PACT Renovation Project at the W.G. Hefner Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires design and construction services to renovate the existing primary care space on the fourth floor of Building 3 to improve PACT implementation. The project includes general construction, alterations, removal of existing elements, and new construction. Significant improvements to the HVAC system, accessibility, and restroom upgrades are also included.

The scope of work involves design-build services for the renovation of approximately 8,470 SF across various sections of the fourth floor. Specific tasks include:

• Painting, new ceiling grids, tiles, and LVT flooring in Sections A & C.

• Light demolition, new ceiling grids, tiles, and carpet in Sections D & G (to remain open Team Areas).

• Reframing with metal stud and gypsum walls for Exam Rooms or Offices in Sections D, E, G, and F, with new ceiling grids, tiles, and either carpet or LVT depending on usage.

• Heavy demolition of CMU walls in Section B, reframing with metal stud and gypsum walls, and new LVT flooring.

• Installation of new Fan Coil Units with associated piping for all sections.

• Abatement of asbestos-containing material in existing VCT flooring mastic and hydronic piping insulation.

• Utilization of trades including Demolition/Asbestos abatement, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, low-voltage, fire protection, life safety, painting, carpentry, millwork, flooring, data, and physical security.

• The estimated magnitude of the construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Project completion is estimated at 360 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

• The VA will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 3/27/2026 via Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov.

• A site visit will be scheduled and details provided with the Phase II solicitation.

• This action is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Certification database at the time of offer to be eligible for award.

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

• Product Service Code: Y1DZ.

• The Contracting Office ZIP Code is 28144.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 04-27-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• Points of Contact: Sean Cosby (CO) and Vangie Miller (BC) at Sean.Cosby@va.gov and Vangie.Miller@va.gov.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ), or invitation for bid (IFB). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information to identify Design-Build firms capable of renovating the 4th floor of Building 3 into a Primary Care Unit at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. No formal solicitation document exists at this time.

The project involves the design and construction for renovations across several sections of the 4th floor (Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G), totaling approximately 7,470 SF of renovation space. Key activities include:

• Painting, new ceiling grids, new ceiling tiles, and new LVT flooring in Sections A & C.

• Light demolition of metal stud and gypsum walls in Sections D, E, & G. Sections D & G will become open Teams Areas. Section E will be reframed for Exam Rooms or Offices.

• Reframing Section F for Exam Rooms or Offices.

• Heavy demolition of CMU walls in Section B, reframing for Exam Rooms or Offices, and new LVT flooring.

• Installation of new Fan Coil Units with associated piping in all sections.

• Abatement of asbestos-containing material in existing VCT flooring mastic and asbestos insulation on hydronic piping.

• Contract Type: One-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Project Magnitude: Estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Duration: Estimated at 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

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

• This is a market research request, not a solicitation. Responses are voluntary.

• Interested firms should provide: Company name, address, UEI/DUNS, point of contact, evidence of experience with similar healthcare renovation projects (contract numbers, descriptions, values, completion dates), and business size.

• Response Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Via email only to Sean.Cosby@va.gov and Vangie.Miller@va.gov.

• No telephone inquiries accepted.

• The VA anticipates this will be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Certification database at the time of offer.

• Responses will be reviewed regardless of business size to determine acquisition strategy and set-aside requirements.

• This is a Design-Build project.

• Do not include advertising or promotional materials in responses.