Y1DZ--36C257-26-AP-0167 | NEW CON FY26 | 674-21-252 - Renovate Bldg. 62 AC Shop (VA-26-00003429)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking proposals for the renovation of Building 62 AC Shop located at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive renovation including demolition and replacement of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural systems across approximately 5,115 square feet, with installation of new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC equipment, electrical distribution panels, updated lighting systems, plumbing fixtures, and structural modifications. Key contract requirements include providing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary for project completion, with a mandatory superintendent who must work directly for the prime contractor and cannot be subcontracted. A 360-calendar day performance period is required following the Notice to Proceed, and both performance and payment bonds must be provided. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on December 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST, with Request for Information submissions due by January 5, 2026, and proposals due on January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Two amendments have been issued clarifying project details including demolition responsibilities, building system specifications, and subcontracting limitations.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring offerors to be certified in the SBA certification database with limitations on subcontracting not to exceed 50% of contract value to non-certified firms, with the government paying no more than 85% of amounts paid to non-VetCert SDVOSBs for general construction work. The estimated project value ranges between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, representing a significant construction investment in healthcare facility infrastructure. The project is classified as a Large Scale activity with a two-year renovation timeline extending from December 26, 2025, to December 26, 2027, requiring comprehensive safety and control measures including excavation safety, dust control, pollution prevention, crane lift planning, fall protection, and confined entry protocols. Place of performance is at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple, Texas, with work potentially requiring after-hours and weekend scheduling due to the facility's 24/7 healthcare operations. The project involves complex coordination with existing building systems and adjacent area stakeholders, with Anorea Hill designated as the project manager and Roger Adams as the engineering service point of contact.