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.
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- 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), Network Contract Office 02, is soliciting proposals for the "Renovate for Cardiac Cath & IR" project (528A8-18-801) at the Albany VA Medical Center, NY. This Firm Fixed-Price construction contract, valued between $5M and $10M, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves creating new Cardiac Cath and Vascular Interventional Radiology Labs. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to renovate existing facilities. Key deliverables include the construction of one Cardiac Cath Lab and one Vascular Interventional Radiology Lab, along with necessary ancillary facilities. The scope encompasses comprehensive general construction (demolition, new walls, floors, ceilings, finishes), mechanical (HVAC, hydronic systems, controls), plumbing (fixtures, piping), fire protection (sprinkler systems), and electrical/fire alarm systems. All work must comply with VA specifications, federal, state, and local codes, and utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (ACC) for submissions. The estimated completion time is 790 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 236220, Size Standard $45M)
- Place of Performance: Albany VA Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Product Service Code: Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- Key Requirements: Bid bonding, SAM.gov registration, Vets4212 Report submission. Prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) apply, as detailed in the "WD Albany.docx" document.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due via email to Michael.Spivack@va.gov by March 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, Schedule, Integrated infrastructure and ceiling support (airframe) system (pass/fail), and Price. Offerors should not assume discussions or revised offers. A mandatory site visit was held on February 24, 2026. All questions (RFIs) were due by March 5, 2026.
Important Amendments & Documents
Amendment 0001 extended the site visit, RFI deadline, and proposal due date. Amendment 0002 replaced previous drawings and specifications with updated versions dated 12/05/2025 and 02/11/2026. Bidders must ensure they are using the latest "12-05-25 - VA STRATTON CARDIAC CATH - 100pct SnS" drawings and "2-11-26 - Stratton VAMC Cath Lab 528A8-18-801 - Volume One/Two 100 Percent CD Specifications." These documents provide detailed floor plans, ICRA plans, electrical layouts, structural details, and technical specifications for all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, communications, security, earthwork).