542-22-700 | EHRM Construct Infrastructure Upgrade | Coatesville, PA |
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Project Description
Contractors will be responsible for completely preparing the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures. The core work involves furnishing labor and materials for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades as per drawings and specifications. This includes the termination of all installed cables, providing plenum-rated OM4 and OS2-10GB building fiber, and ensuring an additional 20% cable capacity. All copper replacement will be CAT 6A, with CAT 6A patch cords provided and installed at all locations.
Procurement Details
This will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The anticipated solicitation, planned for late May 2026, may be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15 (considering Technical and Price Factors) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14 (considering Price only). The estimated magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 (size standard $45.0 million). The project duration is estimated at 770 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will be determined based on the results of this market research.
Capability Statement Requirements
Respondents must submit a capabilities statement (max 9 single-sided pages, 12-point font, single-spaced, PDF <= 4MB) addressing:
- Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact, phone, and email.
- Business size and type based on NAICS 236220.
- Statement of Interest in the project.
- Prime contractor's available bonding capacity (letter of intent, aligned with VAAR magnitude).
- Up to three comparable contracts within the last seven years, detailing project name, owner, contact, scope, size, building use, dollar value, and dates. Highlight specific technical skills and key personnel.
- Description of self-performed effort (dollar value and description).
- A completed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire (provided in the notice).
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically as a single application-generated PDF document to the primary point of contact by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The email subject line must include the Sources Sought number and project title. No phone calls will be accepted.
Important Notes
This is for market research only; it is not a commitment by the Government, and no payment will be made for information submitted. No evaluation letters or results will be issued. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Sadaya Brittian, Contract Specialist (Sadaya.Brittian@va.gov)
- Secondary: Samantha Mihaila, Contracting Officer (Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov)