Z1DA--NRM CONSTRUCTION -528A8-18-801 Renovate for Cardiac Cath & IR
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 242-Network Contract Office 02, is soliciting proposals for construction services to renovate for Cardiac Cath & IR at the Albany VA Medical Center, Albany, NY. This project, identified as 528A8-18-801, involves creating two specialized procedure rooms: one Cardiac Catheterization Lab and one Vascular Interventional Radiology Lab, along with necessary ancillary facilities. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation for comprehensive renovation work. This includes:
- General Construction: Demolition, new walls, floors, ceilings, and finishes.
- Mechanical Construction: New HVAC and hydronic systems, including controls.
- Plumbing Construction: Installation of new plumbing fixtures and piping.
- Fire Protection Construction: New sprinkler systems and associated piping.
- Electrical and Fire Alarm Construction: New power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
- Compliance with VA specifications, Federal, State, and Local codes, and adherence to security plans.
- Use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (ACC) for all contract submissions and correspondence. Detailed plans for ICRA, electrical layouts (IR and Cath procedure rooms), and structural elements are provided in various attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Completion Time: 790 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
Key Dates & Submission
- Mandatory Site Visit: February 24, 2026, at 12:00 EST (meeting location unchanged from original).
- Requests for Information (RFI) Deadline: March 5, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
- Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
- Submission Method: All bids and correspondence must be submitted via email to Michael.Spivack@va.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Schedule
- Integrated infrastructure and ceiling support (airframe) system (pass/fail)
- Price Technical proposals should not assume an opportunity for discussions or revised offers.
Important Notes
- Bid bonding will be required.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their annual Vets4212 Report.
- Prevailing wage rates for New York State (Albany and surrounding counties) apply, as detailed in the General Decision Number (GDN) document.
- Offerors should not include New York State sales tax in their bids due to the VA's tax exemption.