What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the Repair Building 100 Moisture Barrier project at the Anchorage VAMC, focusing on preventing moisture intrusion and repairing surface damage. This opportunity is set aside for HUBZone small businesses, making it suitable for eligible contractors in that category. Interested bidders should note that the solicitation requires a phasing plan and emphasizes the need to minimize disruptions to medical center operations, indicating a need for careful planning and coordination.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
5/28/2026
Anchorage VAMC Project Number: 463-25-101
1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Name: Randy Erickson
Section: FMS
Address: 1201 N. Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, AK, 99504
Phone Number: 907-257-7463
E-Mail Address: randy.erickson@va.gov
2. Contract Title - Repair Building 100 Envelope Moisture Barrier
3. Background
This project will correct the building 100 envelope moisture barrier, at various locations, to
prevent moisture intrusion into wall cavities, and to repair moisture surface damage.
4. Scope: Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision necessary to
complete the work as outlined in the drawings, specifications, and the SOW. All work shall be
accomplished in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications.
Unless otherwise specifically identified, the Contractor shall provide all tools, materials,
equipment, labor and supervision of every kind necessary to provide complete, operational
systems for the Medical Center meeting with the intent of this SOW, the Specifications, and
Drawings. Any and all work not specifically identified but necessary for a complete system shall
be included as if specifically identified in the Contract Documents.
Contractor must submit a phasing plan for approval prior to work
5. Specific Tasks
The Anchorage Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a Medical Center First! Any and all
construction activities shall be secondary to the mission of the Medical Center. This means
activities that disrupt (including power, noise/vibration, fumes/smells, access, and infection
control risk assessment (ICRA) disruptions) clinic operations shall only be performed outside of
normal business hours, to be coordinated with the COR. The Contracting Officer or designated
representative shall have the final authority over the needs of the Medical Center. Additionally,
construction safety, infection control and site security shall be prime requirements of the work.
INFECTION CONTROL/CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS
The VA has performed internal infection control risk assessments (ICRAs) for all areas that
require invasive work inside the occupied portions of the building. As part of this construction
package, these ICRAs have been provided, which include prescribed contract requirements. The
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prescribed barriers, pressure controls, and other control methods detailed in each ICRA, are non-
negotiable and must be followed, with regular condition assessments performed. Condition
assessments (and necessary corrections) are to be performed daily, by the contractor’s personnel
to ensure all temporary control methods are in good working order. The COR and infection
control lead at the VAMC will perform condition assessments ad-hoc, and if control methods are
found to be operating outside of prescribed ICRA guidelines, additional inspection intervals may
be required at the discretion of the COR.
TESTING
The Contractor shall be responsible for all testing and laboratory services in connection with this
project as stated in the contract drawings and specifications.
DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The Contractor is responsible for the correct disposal of all materials associated with this project.
COORDINATION OF WORK
The Contractor is to coordinate with the COR for direction. Any and all disruptions to the normal
functions of the VAMC shall be brought to the attention of the COR at the earliest possible date.
6. Performance Monitoring
The Government is required to monitor contractor performance and certify the work was done in
accordance with the contract. This monitoring is done by the COR, via periodic inspections of the
work as further detailed in the drawings and specifications.
7. Security Requirements
The Contractor shall only access Medical Center areas directly associated with the work. The
Contractor shall not enter or attempt to enter any patient care area. Additionally, the Contractor
shall provide construction site security as further identified in the Specifications or on the
Drawings.
8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI)
There is no GFE for this contract. GFI includes this SOW, contract drawings, and contract
specifications.
PACKAGING, PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
All deliveries shall be specifically addressed to the Contractor and not the Medical Center. The
Medical Center shall make best efforts to refuse delivery of Contractor goods or materials. Any
materials inadvertently received by the Medical Center will be identified to the Contractor for
immediate pick-up. The Medical Center takes no responsibility in the receipt of any goods or
materials that are the Contractor’s. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for receipt,
offloading at the site and storage of all Government-Furnished Equipment.
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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The COR is responsible for certifying that the work done under the contract is performed to time
and standard. The COR is also responsible to assure the inspection and acceptance of in place
products provided incidental to services. A demo period or trial is not inspection of a product.
10. Risk Control
The Contractor shall refer to division 01 specifications for guidelines on safety and risk.
11. Quality Control
The Contractor is responsible for their own quality control. Refer to specification 01 45 00 for
expectations and reporting requirements related to quality control.
12. Place of Performance
Work shall be performed at the Anchorage VA Medical Center, Anchorage, AK, physical address
1201 N. Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, AK 99504.
13. Period of Performance
The contract length shall be 240 calendar days from receipt of the Construction Notice to Proceed
(NTP). Contractor to provide, update and maintain a project schedule.
14. Phasing
Administration – An Administrative NTP will be issued to initially begin the project. The only
work that will be completed during this phase will be submittal rev…
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