NEW | 549-22-800 Replace Windows Building 2J

This solicitation (36C25726R0048) seeks proposals from contractors to replace all exterior windows in Building 2J at the Dallas VA Medical Center located at 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is procuring comprehensive window replacement services encompassing operable windows, non-operable windows, skylights, atrium systems, and storefront glass across all building levels of the five-story structure constructed in 1995. Key contract requirements include installation of bronze anodized aluminum window frames with laminated glazing that meets current building code and energy efficiency standards, compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment Level IV precautions due to the facility's active medical operations, submission of engineered shop drawings stamped by Texas-registered professional engineers, and adherence to a 548 calendar day performance period. Evaluation criteria focus on technical acceptability of proposed materials and installation methods, past performance of the contractor, and pricing submitted in four distinct volumes. The current proposal due date is February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, with multiple amendments having extended the deadline from its original January 14, 2026 date, and Request for Information submissions closed on January 13, 2026.

This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting competition to qualified SDVOSB firms with specific limitations on subcontracting to non-veteran-owned businesses at no more than 85% of the total contract value. The contract magnitude ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, representing a significant construction project. The project encompasses replacing windows across multiple building levels with specialized requirements for pharmacy area windows requiring security mesh or approved security films, atrium skylights with lightning protection system coordination, and curtain wall systems. Construction is scheduled to commence on March 30, 2026, and be completed by December 31, 2027, with permit expiration on June 30, 2028. Work will be performed entirely at the Dallas VA Medical Center facility in Dallas, Texas, requiring close coordination with VA personnel, compliance with strict infection control protocols, and management of operations within an active healthcare environment. Asbestos surveys have confirmed the absence of asbestos in sampled building materials, and comprehensive structural calculations for wind loading per ASCE 7-16 standards have been completed to support the design specifications.