Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Philadelphia, 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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), anticipates soliciting proposals for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Philadelphia, PA VAMC. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction project. The solicitation is expected in early April 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will execute all construction work detailed in the 100% bid design drawings, specifications, and project manual for project #642-22-700. The project involves upgrades to Buildings 1, 2, 3, 21, and 30 at 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Work includes relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing rooms and telecommunication closets, incorporating new walls, doors, and finishes. Compliance with VA "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0" and the VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) is mandatory. The scope covers General Construction, Structural, Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing/Fire Protection, Electric, Information Technology, and Civil trades. Construction must occur between 5pm and 5am ET due to occupied work areas, requiring daily material removal and site cleanup. A mandatory site visit will be required prior to bidding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Design-Bid-Build
- Magnitude: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000
- Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS: 236220 (Size Standard: $45.0 million)
- Solicitation Release: Expected early April 2026
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be solicited via a Request for Proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 15 and evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing to Benjamin.Niznik@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.