Y1DA--561A4-22-104 Upgrade HVAC & Bathroom B-12

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is soliciting competitive proposals for the upgrade of HVAC systems and bathroom facilities in Building 12 at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, Lyons Campus, located in East Orange, New Jersey. The scope of work includes comprehensive renovations encompassing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, demolition activities, asbestos removal (as an alternate bid option), installation of new HVAC systems, construction of a new unisex bathing room, ceiling tile replacement, and window installation. All contractors must be registered in SAM and verified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with qualified project supervisors and demonstrated experience in healthcare facility construction. The government will evaluate offers using a comparative process that considers technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with particular emphasis on healthcare sector experience and project supervisor qualifications. The solicitation response deadline is January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with an estimated project value between $250,000 and $500,000, classified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and PSC Y1DA (Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries). The contract requires a 180-calendar day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with all work to be coordinated during facility operating hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time to minimize disruption to ongoing medical center operations. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements as specified in the wage determination for Somerset County, New Jersey, and satisfy Buy American certification requirements for all end products. Additionally, contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the government contract amount to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB firms, and they must submit their annual Vets4212 Report as part of their proposal submission via email by January 29, 2026.