Z1DA--534-24-902 - Temporary Compounding Area (DD Bldg) - Construction (VA-26-00009675)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 seeks general construction services for a temporary pharmaceutical compounding area at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with proposals due May 29. The solicitation comprises four separate line items under solicitation number 36C24726B0002, with no set-aside restriction. This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract.

Place of performance is Charleston, South Carolina, in the DD Building. The project scope encompasses approximately 1,005 square feet of renovation including demolition of existing equipment and finishes, installation of new HVAC systems (Greenheck Vektor-H-10 high-plume exhaust fan with variable frequency drive), a Baker SG404 Biological Safety Cabinet Class II Type A2, negative pressure room construction maintaining -0.01 to -0.03 inches water gauge relative to the wet lab with specified airflow (330 CFM supply, 430 CFM exhaust), bag-in/bag-out HEPA filter housing, electrical connections, integration with the existing Siemens Desigo DDC building automation system, and a complete UL master-labeled lightning protection system compliant with NFPA 780 and UL 96 standards with copper-based materials and exothermic welds. The facility is fully sprinklered and requires ICRA containment measures during construction.

Prevailing wage applies per Department of Labor General Decision SC20250023 for building construction in Charleston County. The contractor must comply with 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2) limitations on subcontracting, certifying that if awarded, it will not pay more than 85% of the government-paid contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Critical Path Method scheduling with cost-loaded activities, as-built drawings in electronic PDF format within 15 days of phase completion, and comprehensive warranty and maintenance documentation are required. The contractor must submit monthly updated schedules, provide photographic documentation with online indexing, obtain manufacturer certifications prior to final inspection, and coordinate operations in a 24/7 active medical facility with COR approval for all work areas. The facility's existing fire alarm system (Gamewell FCI E3 Series), fire protection equipment, roofing systems, and building automation controls are specified by brand to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure.