The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, issued a presolicitation notice for project 558-CSI-400, to replace a 1.5T MRI at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. This requirement involves professional construction services for the removal of the current MRI and preparation of Room 2 (FG184B) for the installation of a new 1.5T MRI. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This will be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, requiring offerors to be registered and certified in the SBA database. The solicitation, an Invitation for Bids (IFB), is anticipated to be issued around November 18, 2025, with offers due approximately 49 days later. All solicitation materials and amendments will be available on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website. A single site visit will be scheduled, with details provided in the solicitation. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM and the SBA Certification Database to be eligible for award. Questions should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Michael Proctor at Michael.proctor2@va.gov.
This government solicitation, number 36C24626B0001, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction, alteration, or repair services at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The project, "Replace MRI 1.5T in Building 1" (Project 558-CSI-400), is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside with a magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. It involves replacing an MRI machine in Durham, NC, including RF shielding, fire sprinklers, HVAC, power, and data outlets. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 2, 2025, with questions due by December 7, 2025. Sealed bids are due on January 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and will be publicly opened at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The contractor must complete the project within 250 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, with work performed during the second shift (4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday-Friday) to minimize disruption. The document outlines detailed instructions for bid preparation, safety regulations, and general conditions, including compliance with various federal acquisition regulations and VA standards.
This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is a market research request for qualified vendors to provide construction services for replacing a 1.5T MRI machine at the Durham VA Medical Center. The scope of work includes professional construction services for preparing Room 2 (FG184B) for the removal of the old MRI and installation of a new one, erecting barriers for infection control, repositioning utilities, and removing/installing a temporary weatherproof wall for equipment access. Architectural, mechanical, electrical/telecommunications, plumbing, and fire protection modifications are detailed. The anticipated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a 250-day performance period. The VA seeks responses from interested parties, especially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), by September 19, 2025, to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
The Durham VA Health Care System is undertaking Project No. 558-22-155 to replace its 1.5T MRI equipment. This project involves comprehensive general construction, including demolition, site preparation, and the installation of new MRI equipment. Key considerations include ensuring adequate shielding, structural integrity, and flood prevention measures. The project requires strict adherence to safety and security protocols, including employee badging, controlled site access, and careful management of sensitive information. The contractor is responsible for maintaining existing utility services, fire protection systems, and communications systems with minimal disruption. Detailed project schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) are mandatory, requiring monthly updates and cost loading for all activities. The contractor must also provide a warranty management plan, as-built drawings, and extensive training for VA personnel on the new equipment. The overall goal is to modernize the MRI facility while maintaining continuous healthcare operations and adhering to stringent government regulations.