Z1DA--Renovate Surgical Suite Phase II
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA, intends to issue a presolicitation for construction services to renovate and modernize the Surgical Suite Phase II. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The anticipated period of performance is approximately 840 days from Notice to Proceed.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and technical expertise for the comprehensive renovation. Key elements include:
- General construction, selective demolition, and architectural renovations.
- Upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm systems.
- Construction and renovation of eight operating rooms, including a hybrid OR, an orthopedic OR, and six general ORs.
- Renovation of pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) areas.
- Replacement and upgrades to HVAC systems, including new air handling equipment, ductwork, piping, and building automation controls, with capability for 100% outside air pandemic mode operation.
- Modifications to medical gas systems and upgrades to normal and emergency electrical distribution systems.
- Replacement of the emergency generator serving the surgical suite and structural modifications for new mechanical equipment.
- Fire protection and fire alarm system modifications. Work must be performed in an active healthcare facility, minimizing disruption, and will be phased to ensure a minimum of three operating rooms remain operational at all times. Compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, OSHA safety requirements, and all applicable VA design and construction standards is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (upcoming solicitation will use FAR Part 15 procedures)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Estimated Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
- Period of Performance: Approximately 840 days from Notice to Proceed
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million)
- Response Date: April 10, 2026, 5:30 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Eligibility
Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) on the SBA certifications website (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) at the time of offer submission.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Chanel Johnson, Contract Specialist, at CHANEL.JOHNSON@VA.GOV or 757-315-3934.