Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a firm‑fixed‑price construction renovation of two patient wards (2K and 2B) at the Birmingham VA Health Care System to support optometry/ophthalmology clinical services. The project scope includes full design‑build delivery: project management, engineering, labor, materials, equipment, temporary facilities, permits, inspections, testing, commissioning, and all incidentals required to complete the renovation in accordance with VA drawings and specifications. The contract size is estimated between $5 M and $10 M, with a performance period of 365 calendar days from notice to proceed. The acquisition is a 100 % set‑aside for certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
• Location: Birmingham VA Health Care System, Birmingham, AL (ZIP 35233)
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price construction, NAICS 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction)
• Estimated value: $5‑10 million
• Duration: 1 year (365 days) from notice to proceed
• Mandatory SDVOSB set‑aside – only certified SDVOSBs may compete
• Full scope: design‑build renovation, including all labor, materials, equipment, permits, inspections, and commissioning
• Pre‑proposal site visit will be announced in the formal solicitation (date TBD)
• Submission deadline expected around 12 Oct 2026 (response date/time listed)