EHRM Huntington VAMC 581-22-700 Construct Infrastructure Upgrades

SOL #: 36C77626R0025Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
PCAC (36C776)
INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, United States

Place of Performance

Huntington, WV

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings (Y1DZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

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), specifically the VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF through its PCAC (36C776) office, is soliciting proposals for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Hershel "Woody" Williams Veteran Affairs Medical Center (HWVAMC) in Huntington, West Virginia. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude of $20,000,000 to $50,000,000. The project involves comprehensive construction, alterations, and infrastructure improvements. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor is required to provide all labor, project management, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment for the EHRM construction Project 581-22-700 Infrastructure Upgrades. This includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, and removal of existing structures. Key areas of work detailed in the extensive drawing and specification sets include:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems: Upgrades to HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and electrical distribution systems across multiple buildings, including detailed electrical panel schedules, load calculations, and one-line diagrams. UPS systems are contractor-furnished and installed.
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure: Extensive upgrades to telecommunications rooms (TRs), including demolition of existing cabling (Category 6 and below) and installation of new Category 6A cabling, data racks, fiber optic backbone cabling, and wireless access points. RCDD requirement applies for telecommunications installers.
  • Architectural & Structural: Phased demolition and new construction, including structural steel, cold-formed metal framing, masonry, thermal and moisture protection, and various finishes. Seismic design responsibility for non-structural systems rests with the contractor's engineer of record.
  • Site Work: Earthwork, exterior improvements, and utility work, informed by a geotechnical investigation report.
  • Commissioning: A draft commissioning plan outlines processes, roles, and responsibilities for ensuring building systems operate according to design.
  • Asbestos Management: An Excel spreadsheet details locations and types of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) for potential abatement or management.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
  • Period of Performance: 690 Calendar Days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), which is anticipated within 90 days after award.
  • NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a SBA Size Standard of $45.0M.
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be SBA-certified SDVOSBs at the time of proposal submission and award. Subcontracting limitations apply (e.g., general construction: not more than 85% to non-SDVOSBs).

Evaluation & Submission

  • Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
  • Technical Capability: Requires a minimum of two and a maximum of five construction projects completed within the last six years, demonstrating experience in occupied medical facilities with similar scope and complexity (minimum value $20M, 75% completed).
  • Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to Sadaya.Brittian@va.gov and Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov in three searchable PDF volumes (Technical, Price, Administrative), each less than 5MB, sent in separate emails.
  • Proposal Due Date: May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT.
  • Bonding: A bid guarantee (not less than 20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required upon award.
  • Amendments: Four amendments have been posted, extending the due date and providing clarifications. Amendment 0004 added FAR 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors).

Key Clarifications & Requirements

  • Material Storage Payments: Not automatically approved; at Contracting Officer's discretion.
  • Design Team Participation: Precluded from participating in construction as Prime, Mentor-Protégé, or subcontractor.
  • Taxes: Project is not tax-exempt; offerors must include all state and local sales/use taxes.
  • PIV Badging: All personnel require VA PIV Cards; process must begin immediately after bond approval.
  • Work Hours & Phasing: Specific items require after-hours work (e.g., CAT6A cutovers, power shutdowns). B-side work and cutover are mandatory before A-side work.
  • Superintendents/Project Manager: Dedicated onsite Project Superintendent and Project Manager expected for project duration.
  • Testing & Inspections: Contractor responsible for independent testing, special inspections, and providing a submittal register.
  • Firestopping: Must be performed by a UL or FM Global certified contractor.
  • Cabling Removal: All unused cabling below Category 6 is to be removed.
  • Pathway Reuse: Raceways can be reused if fill ratio does not exceed 40%.
  • Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit was held on March 31, 2026.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Sadaya Brittian Contract SpecialistPRIMARY
Samantha Mihaila Contracting OfficerSECONDARY

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