Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Baltimore, MD
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) anticipates soliciting proposals for a design-bid-build construction project (#512-22-700) to Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. This will be a single firm-fixed-price contract awarded under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation is estimated to be issued in March 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all work detailed in the 100% Narrative and Statement of Work (SOW) provided by the Architect/Engineer (A/E) in the bid files. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to all provided specifications, local, national, federal, and VA standards and guidelines.
- Submission of an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plan for approval by the VA Infection Control team prior to commencing construction.
- Phasing work as necessary to ensure limited disruptions to veterans and VA staff.
- Fire caulking and sealing any new or existing penetrations in walls and/or ceilings found during construction.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately 365 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 (in accordance with VAAR 836.204).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Solicitation Release: Estimated March 2026.
- Response Date (for this presolicitation notice): February 20, 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15. Proposals will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Benjamin.Niznik@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.