Y1DZ--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 516-23-604) BB - Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24825R0168
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 8
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
- Place of performance
- C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines FL 33744
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 is procuring structural repair services for Building 1 at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida, under a Bid Build (BB) firm fixed-price contract (Solicitation No. 36C24825R0168). The project involves installing temporary shoring in the crawl and basement spaces along with concrete repairs, epoxy injection work, and fiber reinforced polymer reinforcement, with special inspections required from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector. Key qualifications include registration in the System for Award Management and SBA Veteran Small Business Certification, and contractors must provide key personnel including a Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, and Professional Engineer with specified minimum experience requirements. Evaluation will assess technical compliance with comprehensive project specifications, past performance on similar projects, adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements, and compliance with Buy American regulations and various VA and federal contracting mandates. Critical deadlines included mandatory site visits on September 15 and 18, 2025, Requests for Information (RFI) due September 22, 2025, and proposal submissions due October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with the government emphasizing that no extensions would be granted despite issuing multiple amendments extending the deadline.
The procurement was initially 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) but was amended on September 10, 2025, to remove the set-aside restriction, making it available to all qualified contractors. The estimated construction value falls between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a mandatory 90-day period of performance from Notice to Proceed. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage determinations for Pinellas County, Florida, pay close attention to the comprehensive technical specifications spanning 190 pages, and submit detailed project cost breakdowns across 34 construction divisions. The project fell under NAICS code 238120 (Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors) and PSC category Y1DZ (Construction of Other Hospital Buildings). Notably, the solicitation period ended on November 4, 2025, without an award being made, indicating no contractor was selected from the received proposals or that solicitation requirements were not met by submitted offers.
Notice text
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Update #9 · Latest ·
11/04/2025: This solicitation period has ended without an award being made. There will be no further action on this solicitation.
10/21/2025: The RFI responses did not load earlier, I am loading them now.
10/21/2025: Amendment 6 is posted. This amendment provides the RFI responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 5 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/31/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 4 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #8 ·
10/21/2025: The RFI responses did not load earlier, I am loading them now.
10/21/2025: Amendment 6 is posted. This amendment provides the RFI responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 5 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/31/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 4 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #7 ·
10/21/2025: Amendment 6 is posted. This amendment provides the RFI responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 5 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/31/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 4 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #6 ·
09/29/2025: Amendment 5 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/31/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/29/2025: Amendment 4 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #5 ·
09/29/2025: Amendment 4 is posted. This amendment extends the proposal due date to 10/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST due to delayed RFI Responses.
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #4 ·
09/18/2025: Amendment 3 is posted. This amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheets.
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #3 ·
09/15/2025: Amendment 2 is posted. This amendment adds a second site vist and changes the RFI due date. See amendment for details.
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #2 ·
09/10/2025: Amendment 1 is posted. This amendment removes the set-aside. The procurement is now unrestricted. Also, adds requirement that the site visit on 09/15/25 is MANDATORY. Please see amendment for details.
09/09/2025: The solicitation for this requirement is posted. There are ten attachments to the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Site Visit: 09/15/25 at 9:00 AM EST, located at the Bay Pines VAMC (specific location in RFP)
RFIs Due: 09/17/25 at 10:00 AM EST
Proposals Due: 10/03/25 at 10:00 AM EST
This project is considered urgent; extensions to the proposal due date will not be made.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This requirement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238120 - Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors.
MANDATORY POP: There is a mandatory period of performance of 90 days for this project. If you propose you will be expected to complete the project within 90 days.
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604 CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Update #1 ·
PROJECT TITLE: Bid Build (BB) Install Temp Shoring in Crawl Space at Building 1 (Structural Repairs), Project No. 516-23-604
CONTRACT TYPE: Bid Build (BB), Firm Fixed Price
PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary for the following work: Bid-Build project to provide structural repairs of critical areas in the crawl and basement space of Building 1. Repairs, temporary shoring during construction and special inspections from a Florida PE Certified Special Inspector are required for this project. Project is located at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
Period of performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed.
MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000
OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8
Point of Contact: Stacy Figlinski, Contracting Officer
Email: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov
The Solicitation for this project will be issued on or about September 9, 2025. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
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