5680--FY27 NRM (PROJ 573-24-110) BB - Expand Cardiology Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, through Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is extending the proposal due date to November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST for Solicitation 36C24826R0124, Amendment 0003. This set-aside is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation is for construction to expand cardiology service (Project 573-24-110) at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, estimated at $2.0 million to $5.0 million on a firm-fixed-price basis with award to one responsible offeror.

The prime offeror must be a verified SDVOSB and submit proposals by email to calixte.saintil@va.gov. The contractor must perform at least 15 percent of contract costs with its own employees, excluding materials. Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0003 before the extended closing date, and failure to do so may result in rejection. The performance period is 540 calendar days for the Base Bid or 480 calendar days for Alternate No. 1, starting on written Notice to Proceed, which is December 18, 2026. Award is subject to fund availability under FAR 52.232-18.

Evaluation uses four non-price factors, which are approximately equal in importance, without discussions planned. The factors are past performance (three to five projects, at least two in active healthcare environments, at least one exceeding $1,000,000), technical approach, project planning and infection control, and project schedule. Price is analyzed but not rated. The bid guarantee is 20 percent of bid price or $3.0 million, whichever is less, and performance and payment bonds are required. The October 7, 2026 site visit and October 18, 2026 vendor question deadline have passed.