This is a solicitation for the construction of a temporary compounding area in the DD Building at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The project involves demolition and renovation to create a containment-segregated compounding area compliant with USP standards. Key requirements include minimizing disruption to facility operations, adhering to infection control protocols, and ensuring personnel security through background investigations and badging. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and expertise. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2026. Bids are due by May 25, 2026, and will be opened publicly. The contract is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Additional documents such as specifications, drawings, and wage determinations are provided. The period of performance is 60 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
The contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The period of performance is 60 calendar days from notice to proceed, to include material lead time.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond mentioning that payment will be made by the Austin Payment Center and referencing electronic submission of payment requests.
The bid notice does not explicitly state warranty requirements.
Award will be made on grand total line item **** base bid. Award may only be made with the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price.
This procurement is 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. All SDVOSBs must be listed as certified in the SBA VetCert database at the time of bid submission and at time of award. A determination of responsibility will be conducted for the apparent low bidder/awardee prior to award of the project.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or delays.
Only one site visit will be held on May 07, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST. Site visit location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Front Lobby.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission requirements.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the deadline for filing a challenge or protest.
Failure to provide electronic bids and the electronic copy of the bid bond on the date and time set for bid opening will deem the bid nonresponsive. Failure to be certified as an SDVOSB at the time of bid submission and at the time of award will result in the offeror's bid being nonresponsive.
The magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.