Z2DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 548-CSI-139) BB Construction Renovate IR Cath Lab

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is soliciting bids for bid-build construction to renovate and construct a new Interventional Radiology Catheterization Laboratory at Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, with proposals due May 21, 2026. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and is a firm-fixed-price contract.

Place of performance is West Palm Beach, Florida at 7305 N. Military Trail. The scope includes demolition and construction of approximately 2,110 square feet on the second floor adjacent to the existing Cardiac Lab, modernizing the space to hybrid operating room standards per the VA Surgical and Endovascular Services Design Guide and VA design manuals. Work must be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction); the PSC is Z2DA (Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries).

Contractors must be certified in the SBA VetCert database and registered in SAM.gov at proposal submission. Subcontracting is limited to 15 percent for general construction work (85 percent maximum payment to non-certified SDVOSB/VOSB firms, excluding materials). Bid bonds of 20 percent of bid price or $3,000,000 whichever is less, and performance and payment bonds of 100 percent are required within 10 days of award. A site visit was held April 15, 2026; RFI submission deadline was April 21, 2026.

Technical proposals are limited to 10 pages addressing specialized hospital construction experience, plus 2 pages per resume for key personnel (Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, and Safety Officer), and past performance questionnaires. Work is performed Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with off-hours work only upon prior approval. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determination FL20260222 (issued January 2, 2026) applies. General liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence is required; supplemental insurance requirements are detailed in solicitation documents. Buy American construction materials apply.

Three amendments extended the original May 6 deadline to May 21, replaced HVAC Direct-Digital Control specifications, provided RFI responses, furnished site visit documentation, extended performance period from 310 to 365 calendar days, and updated the Statement of Work and Price/Cost Schedule. The solicitation includes 100% construction documents, HVAC calculations, structural calculations, medical equipment requirements (Philips Azurion 7 C20 imaging system and Hillrom surgical booms and lighting), commissioning specifications, and comprehensive technical specifications across all construction disciplines.