Z2DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 516-25-610) BB - Upgrade Fire Pumps, Install Wet Pipe Systems, & Replace Various Sprinkler Heads

SOL #: 36C24826Q0349Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

TAMPA, FL, 33637, United States

Place of Performance

Bay Pines, FL

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z2DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bea8bfe0c14746d595562a1bf9ecab35/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 17, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 31, 2026, 2:00 PM

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), Network Contracting Office 8, has issued a solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price Bid Build (BB) project to upgrade fire pumps, install wet pipe systems, and replace various sprinkler heads at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The project, identified as No. 516-25-610, requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, and materials for the following:

Replace an obsolete fire pump (FP-2) and its controller in Building 103.
Program controls to ensure proper operation of the pumps.
Install a new fire sprinkler system in Building 35 (which currently lacks one).
Install a new fire sprinkler system in the auditorium of Building 20.
Upgrade existing fire sprinkler systems in Buildings 2 and 37.
Ensure all new sprinkler heads are quick response.
Comply with VA fire protection standards, site containment, and traffic control. The work includes architectural, civil, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection aspects, adhering to the 2023 Florida Building Code and relevant NFPA standards.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Bid Build (BB)
Magnitude of Construction: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
Period of Performance: 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Product Service Code: Z2DA (Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries)
Funding: Subject to FY26 funding availability.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals Due: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer. Proposals must be submitted as two separate documents: Technical Proposal and Price Proposal.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Contractor Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors combined are more important than price.
Offer Acceptance Period: Minimum of 120 calendar days.
Mandatory Forms/Requirements:
- Certification of compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting).
- Pre-Award Contractor Evaluation Form (EMR Form) detailing safety and insurance history (EMR > 1.0 disqualifies).
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for client evaluation.
- Detailed Base Offer Price Breakdown using the provided Excel template.
Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Performance and payment bonds are also mandatory.
Wage Determinations: Compliance with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations is required.

Key Dates & Contact

Solicitation Posted: March 6, 2026
Site Visit: March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EST (C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center)
Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Contracting Officer: Stacy Figlinski, Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov, 813-940-2788.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database.