Z1DA--667-26-111 CON Abate Central Chase & Replace Fire Main
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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) is soliciting proposals for Project 667-26-111: Abate Central Chase & Replace Fire Main at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity involves asbestos abatement and fire main replacement. Proposals are due June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This firm-fixed-price construction contract requires furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision to:
- Remove and dispose of friable asbestos-containing material (ACM) from the central pipe chase.
- Replace the existing 6" Fire Sprinkler Standpipe system from the 1st to the 12th floor.
- Install new control valves at each floor and approved fire cabinet enclosures or access panels.
- Seal chase penetrations and existing breeches per NFPA requirements.
- Install new fire-rated chase access doors at each floor.
- Re-insulate piping in the central chase.
- Remove and dispose of abandoned items.
Work must be phased, limited to two floors at a time, working from the top floor down. Strict adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and dust control measures, maintaining negative air pressure, is required. Abatement must be performed after hours, while demolition can occur during normal business hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction.
- Estimated Value: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 200 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered with SBA VetCert and SAM.gov.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 Million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST and must be submitted via email. Evaluation will be based on a "Best Value" determination, considering factors such as Management Approach, Schedule, Quality Management, Professional Qualifications & Specialized Experience, Past Performance, and Price. A bid bond is required with the proposal, and performance and payment bonds will be required from the awardee. A mandatory Pre-Bid Site visit was required to verify existing conditions.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- Staffing: Full-time QC Manager and a full-time Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) are required; the Superintendent cannot hold these roles concurrently.
- Work Hours: After-hours work is required for extensive noise/odor-causing activities and utility outages, coordinated with the hospital. Abatement must be after hours.
- Containment: Fire-rated temporary wall systems are required for Category B Level 1 or 2 containment; plastic sheeting is not acceptable.
- Past Performance: Exhibit C (Subcontractor Consent Form) is not required if no subcontractors are used. Past performance questionnaires (PPQs) less than 12 months old for similar scope projects can be used.
- Safety: Offerors must submit OSHA 300 forms data and their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) via Exhibit D.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Andrea Payton, Contracting Specialist, at andrea.payton@va.gov or 318-990-4094.