657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

Project: Create Observation Unit

Project Number: 657-26-602

The Saint Louis, Missouri, John Cochran Division, requires a Construction Contractor to create a 3-bed observation unit within the existing Emergency Department at John Cochran, Building 1, Floor 01. Work includes, but not limited to, three rooms that will be converted to the Observation Unit and will be contained within the Emergency Room Suite footprint. Seven rooms will be renovated to include relocated triage rooms and reception desk. Renovations will include, but are not limited to, phasing to maintain operations, walls, finishes, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and medical gases. This project has a set of drawings and specifications that have been created by the St. Louis VA Healthcare System. These drawings and specifications indicate the work to be performed. 657-26-602 Create Observation Unit at The Saint Louis, Missouri VAMCas required by drawings and specifications.

Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project is a competitive total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The project cost range is between $500,000.00 to 1,000,000.00.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction $45.0M. The duration of the project is estimated to be 550 calendar days for the base CLIN after receipt of notice to proceed. This completion period includes final inspection and clean-up. Award will be made utilizing the Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 25 percent of the General Construction labor for NAICS Code 236220. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, registration in SAM (System of Award Management) is required and in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, prospective contractors must be registered in SAM (System of Award Management) and in the VetBiz databases under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain SAM information at http://www.sam.gov and VetBiz information at http://vetbiz.gov. 

The solicitation, including specifications and drawings, will be posted to beta.Sam.gov (https://beta.Sam.gov) on or about August 28, 2026. The offeror is responsible for monitoring and download any amendments from the Federal Business Opportunities website, which may be issued to this solicitation.

Only one site visit walk-through will be held and information session will be scheduled, attendance is highly encouraged for any responsible sources to submit an offer which shall be considered by Department of Veterans Affairs.The date, time, and place of the site visit will be posted in the solicitation documents.  No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to gislaine.dorvil@va.gov , ensure that the subject line reads 657-26-602 Create Observation Unit.