Z1DA--NRM CONSTRUCTION -528A8-18-801 Renovate for Cardiac Cath & IR
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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.
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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 construction services to renovate for Cardiac Cath & IR at the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This project, valued between $5M and $10M, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The scope includes creating two new procedure rooms (Cardiac Cath Lab and Vascular Interventional Radiology Lab) and associated ancillary facilities. Proposals are due March 24, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The renovation encompasses comprehensive general construction, including demolition, new walls, floors, ceilings, and finishes. It also involves significant mechanical (HVAC, hydronic systems), plumbing, fire protection (sprinkler systems), and electrical/fire alarm system installations. Key requirements include:
- Construction of one Cardiac Cath Lab and one Vascular Interventional Radiology Lab.
- Installation of required ancillary facilities.
- Reworking existing ductwork, piping, sprinkler systems, and electrical conduit to facilitate structural steel installation in the 1st-floor lobby.
- Compliance with VA specifications, Federal, State, and Local codes.
- Use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (ACC) for all submissions.
- Contractor responsibility for training VA operations and maintenance personnel.
- Construction fencing required around the contractor laydown staging area and scaffolding entrance.
- Lead lining for concrete floor is not required; VA will remove office furniture from the construction area.
Detailed technical specifications cover fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, and earthwork, requiring adherence to numerous industry standards (NFPA, ASME, ASTM, UL, NEMA, ASHRAE, AMCA, BICSI). Commissioning will be managed by a VA-appointed Commissioning Agent (CxA).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation.
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
- Completion Time: 790 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION), Size Standard: $45M.
- Bid Bond: Required (20% of bid price or $2,000,000, whichever is less).
- Place of Performance: Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY 12208.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 24, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
- RFI Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (EXHIBIT C) Due: March 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm local time, submitted directly by references to Michael.Spivack@va.gov.
- Submission Method: All bids and correspondence must be submitted via email to Michael.Spivack@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Schedule, Integrated infrastructure and ceiling support (airframe) system (pass/fail), and Price.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their annual Vets4212 Report.
Additional Notes
Offerors should not include New York State sales tax in their bids. The intent is to award before June 16, 2026, with wage impacts after this date addressed via modification. A corrected version of EXHIBIT C – Past Performance Questionnaire (V1) has been provided, and bidders must use the most current version.