Y1DZ--675-106 Expand Radiology & Oncology Minor Construction - Lake Nona

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting proposals for general construction services to expand radiology and oncology facilities at the Lake Nona Orlando VA Healthcare System in Orlando, Florida, under solicitation 36C77626R0035. The project encompasses demolition, structural work, concrete construction, precast concrete, structural steel installation, metal decking, and comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and communications systems. Contractors must comply with extensive technical specifications including Critical Path Method scheduling, comprehensive safety and quality control protocols, formal commissioning requirements for HVAC and other building systems, phased construction to maintain 24/7 medical center operations, and specialized personnel requirements including a Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, and a CQC System Manager with 10 years of construction experience. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value tradeoff methodology with Past Performance and Price weighted as approximately equal factors, assessing past performance based on recency (projects completed within ten years and 100% complete), relevancy to solicitation requirements, and quality, while rejecting projects under $10 million or 5,000 square feet from evaluation. The original proposal deadline was April 8, 2026, but multiple amendments extended it to April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with technical questions due by April 6, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside requiring the prime contractor to be SBA-certified and listed in the SBA certification database at time of submission and award, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000, with more recent amendment documentation referencing an estimated cost of $16 to $17 million. The contractor must complete all work within 450 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, which is anticipated within 90 days of award, and must submit performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the original contract price within 10 days of award. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with no liquidated damages applicable. Work is performed at the Lake Nona Orlando VA Healthcare System located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827, with the project requiring phased construction across four phases including utility rough-in, structural and foundation work, interior build-out, and existing radiology area renovation to accommodate continued 24/7 medical center operations.