Y1DA--PROJECT 675-23-105, Bid-Build (BB) Renovate Various Spaces at Lake Nona

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is procuring professional construction services to renovate various spaces at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS) Lake Nona facility. The project, designated as 675-23-105, requires comprehensive construction services including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to complete renovations in accordance with 100% design drawings and specifications. Key project requirements include adherence to VA design criteria, multiple building codes including the 2018 International Building Code, infection control measures with negative air pressure systems, and strict compliance with prevailing wage determinations for Orange County, Florida. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach, specialized experience, schedule planning, and past performance, with price evaluated for fairness and reasonableness but not scored. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on January 20, 2026, Request for Information submissions due January 23, 2026, and proposal submissions due February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with no incumbent contractor identified. The construction magnitude is valued between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000, with the total renovation area encompassing approximately 8,272 square feet across multiple building areas. The period of performance is 448 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with work concentrated on renovating pharmacy spaces, medical imaging facilities, administrative offices, and warehouse areas within Building 1 at the Lake Nona facility. Performance will take place at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827, with all work required to maintain the facility's operational status during construction. Prospective bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and certified as an SDVOSB, and must comply with subcontracting limitations requiring a maximum of 85% subcontracting for general construction work.