Y1AB--FY 26 - Hines Flooring Replacement (VA-26-00039700)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center is soliciting professional services for the installation of approximately 13,200 square feet of commercial flooring at the Hines Information Technology Center in Illinois. The scope includes installation of 6,357 square feet of commercial-grade epoxy flooring, 6,700 square feet of vinyl composite tile (VCT) or luxury vinyl tile/planking (LVT), and 1,750 linear feet of four-inch commercial-grade rubber cove base molding. Key contract requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates, Buy American provisions for construction materials, CSI specifications for resinous flooring systems, and slip-resistant safety requirements. Key personnel must possess at least five years of experience in industrial/commercial epoxy and vinyl flooring installation, and the contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance, general liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability coverage of $200,000 per person. The response deadline is March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST; contractors must register by February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST to attend due to security requirements.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 238340. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price award with a 365-day base performance period and no option periods, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day applicable for schedule delays. Work must be performed primarily on weekends and after-hours (5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday through Friday) to minimize disruption to facility operations. The place of performance is Building 215 at the Hines Information Technology Center located at 5000 5th Avenue South, Hines, Illinois 60141, with the contracting officer Michelle Williams available at michelle.williams4@va.gov or 708-786-4927.