Project # 618-26-701 - EHRM - Infrastructure Upgrades - Main Computer Room Update - Minneapolis VAMC - Minneapolis, MN
Overview
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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), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids for a design-bid-build construction project at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC). This project, titled "EHRM - Infrastructure Upgrades - Main Computer Room Update," aims to consolidate and renovate existing data center spaces. This will be a single firm-fixed-price contract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Scope of Work
The selected general contractor will consolidate and renovate Data Center Spaces (2B-105 and BH-111) with no network downtime. Key tasks include:
- Installation of new IT equipment enclosures and cold aisle containment with rack power distribution units.
- New power distribution to the Main Computer Room (MCR) and enclosures, including cable management.
- Structured cabling and termination of existing campus fiber backbone.
- Installation of new redundant MDAs for A/B paths and updating data center layout.
- Phased transfer of crucial power and installation of UPS A/B.
- Providing additional raised floor shoring/structural supports and temporary utilities.
- Core drills, installation/relocation of existing ductwork, and removal of unused legacy ductwork.
- Connection to the existing IT chilled water loop and renovation of MCR requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Design-Bid-Build)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000
- Period of Performance: Approximately 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Solicitation Issue Date: Anticipated late April to early May 2026, as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under FAR Part 14.
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14. Evaluation will be conducted per procedures outlined in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a presolicitation and is not a request for competitive offers. All questions regarding this presolicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Zachary E. Penhollow (zachary.penhollow@va.gov) and Joelle Mascarenas (joelle.mascarenas@va.gov).