Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Pittsburgh, PA
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, PA. This initiative aims to identify qualified sources capable of performing significant infrastructure upgrades to support the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system. Capabilities statements are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive construction work to upgrade infrastructure across multiple existing buildings (1, 5, 8, 29, 30, 33, and site) and includes a new 11,600 SF tower addition, in addition to approximately 3,030 SF of existing space. The scope encompasses general construction, structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, IT, and civil aspects. Work will involve relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation, including new walls, doors, and finishes. Phasing will be required due to occupied areas. All work must comply with "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" Drawings and Specifications (AWEN Solutions, June 13, 2025), VA "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0, June 1, 2023," and VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Planned Solicitation: May 2026
- Estimated Magnitude: $50,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Estimated Duration: 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, firm-fixed-price, utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The solicitation may be issued as an RFP (FAR Part 15) or IFB (FAR Part 14).
- Place of Performance: VAPHS University Drive VA campus, Pittsburgh, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement (maximum 9 pages, PDF, <=4MB) via email by February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. The statement must include:
- Company name, UEI, address, and Point-of-Contact details.
- Company business size and type based on NAICS 236220.
- A Statement of Interest.
- Prime contractor's available bonding capacity (letter of intent).
- Description of past performance on similar requirements (max 3 contracts within 7 years, valued over $45M, comparable complexity/scope, specifically addressing medical facility experience, data center renovation/construction, infrastructure experience, phasing, and tying into existing structures).
- Description of self-performed work.
- A completed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire. Responses are for information and planning purposes only and are not considered bids or proposals.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice; no solicitation currently exists. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will be determined based on market research responses. Potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for future releases. Hard copy submissions and phone calls will not be accepted. Primary Contact: Benjamin Niznik, Contract Specialist, Benjamin.NIznik@VA.GOV. Secondary Contact: Samantha Mihaila, Contracting Officer, Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov.