Z2DA--Construct New Hybrid Operating Room

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking construction services to build a new hybrid operating room at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The solicitation (36C24825R0026) requires contractors to renovate approximately 2,000 square feet on the first floor of the main medical facility, with a focus on creating an advanced surgical space that includes specialized medical equipment and infrastructure upgrades. Key contract requirements include performing construction during night shifts or weekends to minimize patient care disruption, maintaining strict infection control measures, and complying with VA standards and regulations. Evaluation criteria will likely include past performance, specialized experience, key personnel qualifications, and contractor safety records. Proposals are due by May 14, 2025, at 3:30 PM AST, with an anticipated contract performance period of 500 calendar days from August 8, 2025, to December 21, 2026.

The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated contract value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Contractors must be registered in SAM and certified as an SDVOSB, with specific qualifications including experience in hospital/clinic construction and the ability to provide a dedicated Project Superintendent and Site Safety Health Officer. The project involves comprehensive renovations, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, data, nurse call, and medical gas system upgrades, with specific technical requirements for medical equipment integration and facility infrastructure. The place of performance is the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with work to be conducted in a live healthcare environment requiring careful coordination and minimal disruption to existing medical operations. Contractors will need to submit detailed safety plans, comply with asbestos abatement specifications, and meet stringent VA healthcare construction standards.