Z2DA--Renovate Hot Lab 539-26-502

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 10, has issued a Solicitation for the Renovation of the Hot Lab (Room C212) at the Cincinnati VAMC, Ohio. This project aims to improve workflow, replace aged components, update casework, address hazardous materials, and support nuclear medicine preparation. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by 11:00 PM EDT on May 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project, titled "Renovate Hot Lab" (Project No. 539-26-502), requires complete construction services including labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Key deliverables include:

• Demolition of existing lab components, including fume hood, casework, and ceiling grid.
• Abatement and removal of asbestos-containing flooring and casework.
• Installation of new lead-lined base cabinets, upper wall cabinets, and a preparation enclosure.
• Plumbing modifications for a new sink/waste base cabinet.
• Electrical and data infrastructure improvements.
• Ceiling replacement and repainting, and installation of welded sheet flooring.
• Compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.
• Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) services by a NEBB- or AABC-certified agency.
• Provision of O&M manuals, warranties, TAB reports, and as-built drawings at closeout.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Estimated Magnitude: $100,000 - $230,000
• Period of Performance: 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $45 Million
• Product Service Code: Z2DA (Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
• Place of Performance: Cincinnati VAMC, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Submission & Evaluation

• Offers Due: May 22, 2026, by 11:00 PM EDT.
• Submission Method: Email only to Ronald.Heidemann@va.gov.
• Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: May 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT. Questions must identify specific sections.
• Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Meet at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 - building 2- 3rd floor room 3026.
• Evaluation: The Government intends to make a single award to the most advantageous offer.
• Eligibility: Offerors must be VA-certified SDVOSBs in the VetCert database at the time of quote submission and prior to award.

Key Attachments & Requirements

• Mandatory Certification: Offerors must complete and submit Attachment 5, "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction." Failure to submit a fully and properly completed certification will result in rejection.
• Safety & Environmental: Bidders must complete Attachment 6, the Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form, providing OSHA 300 data, violation history, and EMR.
• Wage Determination: Attachment 1, Wage Determination OH20260082, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for construction trades in Hamilton County, Ohio.
• Technical Specifications: Attachment 3 provides a table of contents for VHA Master Specifications, and Attachment 4 contains critical architectural drawings detailing the physical scope, demolition, new construction, and ICRA plan.
• Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel considered Health Care Personnel (HCP) may be subject to VHA's mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination or masking requirements (Attachment 2).
• General: Davis-Bacon Act wage determination applies. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. Background investigations may be required for contractor personnel.