Z1DZ--PN: 636A8-26-003, Replace Warehouse Roof (IC) 36C26326B0026

THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) and Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA Division intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for Project Number: 636A8-26-003 Replace Warehouse Roof. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, general construction, roofing construction, insulation, flashing, shoring up special equipment, fall protection, and replacing all rigid insulation necessary for the completion of this project. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications and drawings of the solicitation (when available) and all applicable local and VA codes. The duration of the period of performance should not exceed 120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The applicable NAICS Code under this acquisition is 238160 Roofing Contractors Solicitation Number 36C26326B0026 for this effort will be posted to SAM.gov on or about April 22, 2026. This solicitation will contain all necessary specifications, drawings, instructions to offerors and other information necessary to bid the project. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted to the referenced website along with the solicitation. All parties must obtain the solicitation, construction documents, and amendments to the solicitation through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Hard copies will not be mailed or made available. No questions will be addressed until after the closing date for questions/clarifications/inquiries as listed in the solicitation. The date, time, and location of the Pre-Bid Site Visit will be announced upon solicitation issuance. Questions are tentatively scheduled to be due the week of May 11-15, 2026 (see solicitation when available for the exact question due date/time). Proposals are tentatively scheduled to be due the week of May 25-29, 2026 (see solicitation when available for specific time/date). Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects: The estimated cost of the total project is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The solicitation will be issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of offers and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR 819.70; (2) small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) certified SDVOSB listed in the Small Business administration (SBA) certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Also, in accordance with VAAR 819.7004, the Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the Limitations of Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance with their proposal, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. In addition to being SDVOSB certified, all respondents must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov) and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application, and if applicable Vets-4212 Report at (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212) prior to award.

?.## 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources. (b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities; (2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause; (3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts; (4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and (5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause. (6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). (c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States. (End of clause)

Award Notice for Project Number: 636A8-26-003, Replace Warehouse Roof. Contractor shall provide all necessary construction services to replace the warehouse roof of building 2 at the Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS), Iowa City, Iowa, as outlined in the Scope of Work (SOW) and Construction Documents. Construction activities shall include, but are not limited to, demolition, roofing, construction, insulation, flashing, shoring up special equipment, fall protection, and replacing all rigid insulation.