Y1DB--Establish Radiation Oncology Program at SLVHCS Design Build - New Orleans

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin has issued a Special Notice for a design-build project to establish a Radiation Oncology Program at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans. The project involves constructing a new radiation oncology clinic within the existing medical campus, specifically focusing on the G building. The solicitation is identified by the Federal Contract Opportunity ID d28e5fbccd2c46c7b009e5c87b4bda8d and was posted on December 31, 2024, with a proposal due date of January 10, 2025. The project is categorized under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) and specifically targets construction of laboratories and clinics (PSC Y1DB).

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide additional documentation, clarify Phase I surety requirements, and extend the proposal submission deadline. Contractors must submit a Letter of Capacity in the form of a pre-qualification letter or Surety Form from their surety. The project involves designing and constructing a radiation oncology facility with two linear accelerators, one CT simulator, and potential expansion of up to 12,000 square feet, with an anticipated cost range of $15-20 million. The performance period is 675 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with design submissions required at 35%, 65%, and 100% completion stages. Contractors must comply with VA standards, NFPA codes, and healthcare facility requirements, and provide a one-year warranty on labor and materials. The project is part of the VA's Cancer Moonshot initiative to expand radiation oncology services throughout the Veterans Health Administration, with no specific set-aside for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors.