Z1DA--Remodel A2South to Cancer Clinic 553-21-100
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), has issued a Firm-Fixed Price Solicitation for the "Remodel A2South to Cancer Clinic" project (Project Number 553-21-100) at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This project involves the comprehensive renovation of approximately 22,000 sq. ft. of an existing inpatient ward to establish a new cancer clinic, including a dedicated compounding pharmacy, and additional office space. This opportunity is a 100% total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by April 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The renovation encompasses extensive work, including:
- Demolition: Gutting the existing inpatient ward to the concrete floor and interstitial level, removal of exterior wall drywall and metal studs for new insulation.
- Construction & Finishes: Patching concrete floors, coring/cutting openings, new flooring, walls, ceilings, manufactured and custom casework, wall/door protection, doors, windows, automatic sliding doors, transaction windows, and pass-thrus.
- Specialties & Equipment: Installation of Division 10 specialty items, relocation of pneumatic tube blower, ceiling-mounted patient lifts, ballistics-rated construction, and miscellaneous structural steel.
- Systems Installation: Comprehensive installation of sprinklers, piping, plumbing fixtures, medical gas outlets, HVAC ducting, lighting and controls, electrical outlets, data outlets, nurse call systems, speakers, real-time location systems (RTLS), surveillance cameras, and fire alarm systems.
- HVAC Upgrades: Replacement of an air handling unit serving zones 1 & 5, installation of a second dedicated air handling unit for the compounding pharmacy, and new exhaust fans on the roof.
- Fire Protection: Replacement of Poz-Lok sprinklers and piping in Fire Zone 2.1a and minor replacement in Fire Zone 2.2.
Detailed technical specifications are provided in "Project Manual Vol. 1 & 2" (Divisions 00-28), and comprehensive architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings are available.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Solicitation.
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 490 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed for the Base Bid. Deductive alternates have shorter periods (460, 430, 400, and 370 days).
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026, by 1300 local time.
- Published Date: March 6, 2026.
- Site Visit: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, at VAMC Detroit, MI Bldg. 100, Engineering Conference Room LL633.
- RFIs Deadline: April 2, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest aggregate amount for the base bid and additive/deductive line items, considering available funds and the best interest of the Government.
- Required Documents: SF 1442, Bid Schedule, Bid Bond (not less than 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000), Annual Representations and Certifications, EMR Certification, and VAAR 852.219-75.
- Bonds: Payment Bond required for awards over $35,000; Payment and Performance Bonds required for awards over $150,000. Due within 10 days after award notification.
- EMR Certification: The Pre-Award Contractor Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Form requires OSHA 300 data (past 3 years), DART Rate, OSHA violations, and a letter from the insurance carrier stating the current EMR rate. This is critical for assessing contractor responsibility.
- Wage Determination: Wage Determination MI20260101 dated 01-02-2026 is applicable for labor costs in Wayne County, Michigan.
Additional Notes
Bidding materials are available exclusively on SAM.gov. Emailed, faxed, or other electronic means of bid delivery are not authorized. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.