Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Pittsburgh, PA

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To upgrade the infrastructure at multiple existing buildings on the VAPHS University Drive VA campus to support the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system.

• Construction work to facilitate modifications for EHRM system infrastructure.

• Impacted buildings include Buildings 1, 5, 8, 29, 30, 33, and the site.

• Total existing space affected is approximately 3,030 SF, with new tower addition of 11,600 SF.

• Upgrades include construction of new towers, existing rooms, and telecommunication closets.

• Work involves relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation, including new walls, doors, and finishes.

• Bid work is based on "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" Drawings and Specifications by AWEN Solutions (dated June 13, 2025).

• Compliance with VA "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0" (dated June 1, 2023) is required.

• Incorporation of VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements is necessary.

• Bid work includes General Construction, Structural, Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing/Fire Protection, Electric, Information Technology, and Civil trades.

• All work shall be completed within 730 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Work will be performed at the VAPHS University Drive VA campus.

• Phasing will be required as areas of disturbance will be occupied by staff or patients during construction.

• The project will be solicited as an RFP, including installation of equipment, Testing & Balancing, and Commissioning.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This notice is for market research and information purposes only, not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential sources for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.

The project involves construction work to upgrade infrastructure across multiple existing buildings (1, 5, 8, 29, 30, 33, and site) to support the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system. This includes approximately 3,030 SF of existing space and a new 11,600 SF tower addition. Work will encompass general construction, structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, IT, and civil aspects. Phasing will be required due to occupied areas.

• Construction to support EHRM system upgrades.

• Compliance with "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" Drawings and Specifications (AWEN Solutions, June 13, 2025).

• Compliance with VA "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0, June 1, 2023."

• Incorporation of VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements.

• Planned for advertising in May 2026.

• Estimated construction magnitude: $50,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (size standard $45.0 million).

• Estimated project duration: 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Contract type: Competitive, firm-fixed-price, utilizing a design-bid-build approach.

• Solicitation may be issued as an RFP (FAR Part 15) or IFB (FAR Part 14).

• Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement (max 9 pages, PDF, <=4MB) by 2/20/2026, 4:00 PM ET via email.

• The statement must include:

  • Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact details.
  • Company business size and type (based on NAICS 236220).
  • 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). Specific examples required for minimum value, operational medical facility experience, data center renovation/construction, infrastructure experience, phasing, and tying into existing structures.
  • Description of self-performed work.
  • Completed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire.

• Responses are for information and planning purposes only and are not bids or proposals.

• The type of socio-economic set-aside (if any) will depend on market research responses.

• No solicitation currently exists. Potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for future releases.

• Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

• No phone calls will be accepted.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To upgrade the infrastructure at multiple existing buildings on the VAPHS University Drive VA campus to support the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system.

• Campus-wide upgrades impacting Buildings 1, 5, 8, 29, 30, 33, and the site.

• Total existing space affected: approximately 3,030 SF.

• New tower addition square footage: 11,600 SF.

• Upgrades include construction of new towers, existing rooms, and telecommunication closets.

• Work involves relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation, including new walls, doors, and finishes.

• Construction work shall comply with "EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades" Drawings and Specifications by AWEN Solutions (dated 13 June 2025) and VA "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0" (dated 1 June 2023).

• Incorporate VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements.

• Phasing will be required due to occupied areas.

• All work shall be completed within 730 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Location: VAPHS University Drive VA campus.

• Bid work includes General Construction (and associated trades), Structural, Mechanical and HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection, Electric, and Information Technology, Civil.

• Project will be solicited as an RFP.

• Work includes installation of equipment, Testing & Balancing, and Commissioning.