Y1DA--FY26 NRM (PROJ: 573A4-26-110) DB - Climatize Building 78

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a design-build contractor to climatize Building 78 at the Lake City VA Medical Center. The project involves insulating and conditioning the south half of a 4,000 square foot metal building used by Environmental Management Service, including the installation of spray foam insulation (R12-R15 rating), an intumescent coating, a new HVAC system connected to the facility monitoring station, and an insulated roll-up door. This is a two-phase design-build procurement evaluated on a tradeoff basis, with one solicitation covering both phases and Phase One proposals determining which offerors will be invited to submit Phase Two proposals. The Phase One Request for Information is due November 17, 2025, and Phase One proposals are due November 28, 2025. Key qualifications include demonstrated past performance, specialized experience of key personnel, acceptable safety records with an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.0, and compliance with prevailing wage rates established under Davis-Bacon requirements.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with no current incumbents identified. The contract value is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of 180 calendar days beginning February 27, 2026 and concluding August 26, 2026. The work will be performed at Lake City, Florida, in an active medical center environment requiring strict coordination with VA personnel, comprehensive safety and security protocols, and minimal disruption to ongoing medical operations. Contractors must comply with specialized requirements including developing project schedules using Primavera P6 software, submitting detailed shop drawings and product data for VA review within 15 working days, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, with prevailing wages for various construction trades such as electricians at $33.50 per hour and crane operators at $35.41 per hour.