Z1DA--NRM-const 526-20-508 - replace morgue freezers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to replace morgue freezers at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York under Solicitation Number 36C24226B0046. The scope of work encompasses the complete demolition and replacement of two morgue units, including furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the project in accordance with applicable local, state, federal, and national codes, VA directives, and specifications. Key contract requirements include asbestos abatement, installation of specified MOPEC equipment and stainless steel components, new electrical systems with 200-amp capacity, temperature monitoring systems, video surveillance integration, and ICRA Class IV infection control containment measures. The contractor must assign a dedicated full-time site superintendent and Project Manager with a minimum of five years of experience in electrical/mechanical trades and demonstrate capability to coordinate with concurrent HVAC construction and VA IT/Biomedical/Safety teams. The full solicitation will be posted on www.sam.gov on or about April 2, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and the Contracting Officer is Akkil Kurian at Akkil.Kurian@va.gov or 718-526-1000.

This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, meaning only verified SDVOSB firms registered in www.sam.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier may submit bids at the time of submission and before award. The estimated project value ranges between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, falling under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 Million. The project must be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, requiring significant coordination and phased construction work performed during off-hours and weekends to minimize operational disruption at the medical facility. All submissions must be emailed to the specified address; faxed or hand-carried bids will not be accepted. The project requires bonding, and all prospective bidders must use the VISN 2 Autodesk Construction Cloud platform for project communications, submittals, and collaboration throughout the contract period.