Y1NZ--598-23-107 Med Gas Deficiencies
ID: 36C25626R0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER UTILITIES (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3367f01dce4944aea7f85a40ad3072fe/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a project titled "Y1NZ--598-23-107 Med Gas Deficiencies," aimed at addressing medical gas deficiencies at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center in Arkansas. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and involves comprehensive construction work, including leak repairs, installation of new fittings, wiring, and controls, as outlined in a 2022 Medical Gas Analysis report. The project is valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 240 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and proposals are due by January 23, 2026. Interested contractors must be VetCert SDVOSB verified, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and are encouraged to contact Contract Specialist Julius Jones at Julius.Jones@va.gov for further details.

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    Julius JonesContract Specialist
    501-257-1044/501-918-1200
    Julius.Jones@va.gov
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    36C25626R0006.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) has issued a presolicitation notice for project #598-23-107, addressing Medical Gas Deficiencies. This 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) will be procured via RFP procedures under FAR 15. The project involves running new underground communication lines at both the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital (JLM) and Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center (EJT) campuses. Additionally, it includes replacing main oxygen shutoff and check valves, providing temporary oxygen connections during maintenance, and upgrading electrical feeds to medical gas alarm panels and zone valve boxes. The tentative RFP issuance is around November 12, 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days later. The period of performance is 240 calendar days. Interested offerors must be verified SDVOSBs registered in SAM.gov and the VetCert program. Contact Julius Jones at Julius.Jones@va.gov for inquiries.
    Attachment A_598-23-107 Construction Statement of Work.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines a construction package to address medical gas deficiencies at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System's Little Rock (JLM) and North Little Rock (EJT) campuses. The project involves installing new underground communication lines, replacing oxygen shutoff and check valves, and providing temporary oxygen during maintenance. Architectural work will focus on finishing device locations, and electrical work includes protecting existing feeds and providing new branch circuits for alarm panels and zone valve boxes. The work areas are specific to both campuses, and strict security, privacy, and information security requirements are in place. The contractor must adhere to operational procedures, utility shutdown protocols, and provide as-built drawings, testing plans, and training manuals. Weekly progress meetings are mandatory, and the project has a performance period of 240 calendar days with a one-year warranty on workmanship.
    Attachment B_598-23-107 Drawings.pdf
    The document outlines the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and utility plans for the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Eugene J. Towbin VA Hospital in Arkansas, focusing on
    Attachment C_598-23-107 Specification.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for Project 598-23-107, “Med Gas Deficiencies,” at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital and Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center. This project, dated August 15, 2025, requires a contractor to address deficiencies in the medical gas systems, involving general construction, selective demolition, and all associated labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The bid documents outline comprehensive requirements across various divisions, including general requirements, existing conditions, thermal and moisture protection, finishes, plumbing, electrical, earthwork, and exterior improvements. Key general requirements include strict safety protocols, site access restrictions, security procedures for personnel and documents, and precise coordination to minimize disruption to the operational medical center. The contractor must develop and maintain a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and adhere to stringent warranty management procedures, including detailed plans for equipment, response times for repairs, and post-construction inspections. The project also mandates photographic documentation of progress and as-built conditions, and adherence to historic preservation guidelines.
    Attachment D_Wage Determination AR20250032 09.19.2025.pdf
    Attachment E_SF24 Bid Bond.pdf
    The Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) is a federal government form used when a bid guarantee is required, ensuring that a principal (bidder) will enter into a contract if their bid is accepted. The form outlines the legal agreement between the principal and surety(ies) to the United States Government. Key components include identifying the principal and surety(ies), specifying the penal sum of the bond as a percentage of the bid price or a fixed amount, and detailing the bid identification. The bond becomes void if the principal executes the necessary contractual documents and provides required bonds upon bid acceptance, or if they pay the government for costs exceeding the bid amount should they fail to do so. The document also provides instructions for completing the form, including requirements for corporate and individual sureties, the affixing of seals, and the typing of names and titles.
    Solicitation_36C25626R0006_1_11.21.25.pdf
    This government solicitation (36C25626R0006) is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to correct medical gas deficiencies at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center in Arkansas. The project, valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, requires leak repairs, new fittings, wiring, and controls based on a 2022 Medical Gas Analysis report. Offers are due by January 23, 2026, and a site visit is scheduled for December 10, 2025. Proposals must include Past Performance and Price/Solicitation/Offer/Award Documents, with past performance being significantly more important than price. Contractors must be VetCert SDVOSB verified and registered in SAM, and provide a bid guarantee, performance, and payment bonds.
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