Project 544-21-103 construction services to replace critical patient care building automation systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VISN 7) is seeking construction services to replace building automation systems at the Columbia VA Health Care System in South Carolina. The project, identified as VA Project 544-21-103, involves upgrading automation systems throughout critical patient buildings, encompassing comprehensive replacement of fire protection, fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, and technology components. Contractors will be required to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control, including lead-based paint and asbestos testing prior to demolition. The solicitation will be evaluated using Trade-Off procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15, 19, and 36. The anticipated timeline indicates the solicitation will be issued around March 1, 2025, with initial responses due January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million. The estimated project value ranges between $2-5 million, with a planned performance period of 240 days from the notice to proceed. Contractors must be classified under the Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors category and prepared to work within the Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries service classification. The project will be executed at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, and requires comprehensive systems integration and replacement. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the specific qualifications for this specialized healthcare infrastructure upgrade project.