C1BG--36C77623C0041 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrade-Canandaigua, NY |AE | AE Works Ltd | 528A5-22-700
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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) has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an out-of-scope, bi-lateral modification to existing contract 36C77623C0041 with AE Works Ltd for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Canandaigua, NY. This modification is necessary to align the design scope and fiber routing with updated VA direction and a revised Scope of Work.
Scope of Change
This modification addresses the need to:
- Align the design scope, fiber routing, and submission plan with updated VA direction and review comments.
- Incorporate a revised Scope of Work for EHRM infrastructure upgrades and a new data center.
- Add new buildings and clarify the reuse of existing fiber and pathways.
- Remove previously proposed splice designs.
- Adjust effort and fee to reflect the actual work required, including surveys, subsurface utility engineering, and verification of VA-provided drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Original Contract: 36C77623C0041, awarded to AE Works Ltd.
- Type of Action: Justification and Approval for an out-of-scope, bi-lateral modification.
- Set-Aside: Original contract was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. This modification will also be awarded to an SDVOSB on a sole-source basis.
- Estimated Value of Modification: Not to exceed $5,000,000.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Justification & Award Process
The modification is justified by updated VA direction and the need to revise the EHRM infrastructure upgrade and new data center scope. The government will issue an RFP to the existing design contractor for the change. The contractor will be required to submit cost or pricing data, which will undergo rigorous cost analysis and a price reasonableness determination before the modification award. This sole-source award to the existing SDVOSB contractor is permitted by VAAR 819.7008 and 819.7009.