Opportunity
SAM #36C25526R0171
Renovation of Buildings 5 & 5B for Mental Health Clinic at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Health Administration Network Contracting Office 15
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
36C25526R0171
NAICS
238220, 238210, 238290, 238190, 236220
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking a contractor for the renovation of Buildings 5 and 5B at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. - Project scope: Renovation of approximately 1,100 square feet for a same-day access mental health clinic - Selective demolition of existing structures - Installation of new interior finishes and therapeutic design features - Plumbing upgrades including new wall-mounted lavatories - HVAC modifications to support clinical operations - Electrical and data outlet installation, including LED lighting upgrades - Sprinkler system enhancements for safety compliance - Site preparation for government-furnished equipment - Hazardous materials abatement, including asbestos remediation - Contractor requirements: - Provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment - Perform work in an occupied, operational clinical facility - Adhere to phased construction, infection control, and noise/vibration limits - Coordinate daily with VA staff - Estimated contract value: $500,000 to $1,000,000 - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
Project # 589A7-23-306 Renovate 5 & 5B for Mental Health
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement for Renovate 5 & 5B for Mental Health, project number 589A7-23-306, located at the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center 5500 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67218 The following narrative is intended to provide an overview of the scope of work for the proposed project. Period of Performance 210 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) Scope of Work Contractor shall perform construction and renovation of the existing space in Building 5 &/or 5B at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center campus. This project will prepare approximately 1,100 SF of existing space in building 5 and/or 5B for use as a same day access mental health clinic in adherence to VHA directive 1231(2) & VHA Handbook 1160.1. This project shall be executed in a manner, following the sequence defined in the design narrative, to maintain continuous operations of adjacent VA clinical functions and medical center functionality throughout construction. All construction work shall be performed in full compliance with the complete set of bidding documents, including all contract drawings, specifications, and design narratives associated with this solicitation necessary to convert the existing space into four exam rooms, a combined waiting/reception area, a relocated police office, and associated support spaces. The general contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute the required scope of work. Construction will consist of, but is not limited to, the following: Selective demolition of existing interior partitions, ceilings, finishes, and elements required for new clinic layout. Installation of new interior finishes including flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, trim, and casework. Implementation of therapeutic design features, including calm color schemes, anchored artwork, secure hardware, and achieving a minimum STC-45 acoustic rating for exam room partitions. Installation of new wall-mounted lavatories in each exam room. Routing new domestic hot and cold water from adjacent restrooms and trenching new water lines across the corridor to existing tin-in points. Rebalancing and modifying HVAC systems; reusing the existing rooftop AHU serving the building; relocating or adding diffusers/grilles; installing ligature-resistant diffusers in exam rooms Providing new electrical receptacles, data outlets, and circuits to support clinical functions Installing LED lighting including secured, ligature-resistant fixtures in exam rooms; relocating or supplementing lighting in general spaces; adding occupancy sensors. Removal of existing sprinklers, providing temporary upright sprinkler coverage during construction, and installing new sprinklers to meet NFPA 13 standards Site preparation for installation of Government furnished equipment, including structural supports, utility connections, and required interfaces. Hazardous materials abatement, including asbestos remediation in areas identified during construction; asbestos containing materials are expected in some work areas and must be removed or handled per applicable VA, EPA, OSHA, and state/local regulations. All other items as described in the contract documents. This construction work is located in an occupied, operational clinical facility and must be performed in a manner that allows medical care services to continue uninterrupted throughout construction, This requires carefully phased construction, strict adherence to ICRA, infection control, noise/vibration limits, and daily coordination with the VA COR and end users. Construction may also include the abatement of any asbestos as identified on the provided drawings. The construction of this project will take place in a very busy occupied building and is to be completed to allow medical care functions to be maintained uninterrupted throughout construction necessitating carefully phased construction and coordination with VA COR/users, including strict adherence to ICRA requirements.
The estimated project cost range to complete this work is Between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006, this construction project will be solicited as a Total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. Contract Type: Firm Fixed. The duration of the project is estimated to be 210 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This completion period includes final inspection and cleanup of the premises. Award will be made utilizing Highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price approach in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from the Contract Opportunities (https:// sam.gov) website, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Required SAM, and in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, prospective contractors must be registered in SAM and in the Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) databases under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain SAM information at http://www.sam.gov and Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) information at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov The solicitation package with project specifications and drawings should be available for download on or about September 15, 2026 and the proposal due date will be on or about October 15, 2026. An organized site visit will be scheduled and specific date and time will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to Jennifer.Hill@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads "Renovate 5 & 5B for Mental Health, Project Number 589A7-23-306; Solicitation Number: 36C25526R0171