This amendment changes the bid submission process for the Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure project at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center to be fully electronic, with all bids required via email prior to a virtual bid opening. The project completion time is 400 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The bid opening itself will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on a specified Thursday at 3:00 PM EST. All bids must be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer before that time, as no hand-delivered or mailed bids will be accepted. The location for the performance of services is the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center.

This amendment revises the scope of the Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure project at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center to include bathroom modifications. It adds an $80,000 allowance for additional work as Line Item II, and the total bid will be the sum of the Base Bid and this allowance. The project completion time is changed to 400 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must base their proposals on the revised solicitation documents, including the specifications, statement of work, and bid sheet.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

This solicitation is for the renovation of an SCI for negative pressure at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. An organized site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 10 AM EST at the Medical Center's Engineering Conference Room. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend this single site visit opportunity. The description does not specify a budget for the project.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

This project involves renovating the Spinal Cord Injury Unit in the 1E-Wing of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, to increase compliance with PVA, SCI/D, and ADA standards. The work includes modifying bathroom doors, installing toilet bump-outs, lowering vanity sinks, renovating an ADL space, and converting a shower room, all according to provided design documents. The period of performance is 365 days from the Notice to Proceed, and the estimated construction cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220. The contractor must use a specified construction management platform and assign a qualified, full-time site superintendent and project manager.