Y1BG--561A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Lyons, NJ VAMC
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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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is soliciting proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price design-bid-build minor construction project with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project entails comprehensive renovations, including selective demolition, installation, testing, and certification of Cat6a cabling throughout all buildings. It also involves significant improvements to normal and emergency electrical distribution systems (power distribution panels, lighting, controls, receptacles, grounding-bonding, UPS), and upgrades to physical security and access control systems. Finishes for new or altered rooms (walls, floors, ceilings) are also part of the scope. The contractor must provide all necessary tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision, ensuring strict adherence to the Statement of Work, drawings, and specifications. Proactive safety and infection control compliance are mandatory. The period of performance is approximately 960 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Magnitude of Construction: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 236220, size standard $45.0 million)
- Place of Performance: Lyons VA Medical Center, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ 07939
- VA Project No.: 561A4-22-700
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 15. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Proposals must be submitted via email to Donald.Marsh2@va.gov and Samuel.Cornwell@va.gov in three volumes (Technical, Price, Administrative) as searchable PDFs, with each email not exceeding 20MB (maximum 3 emails).
- Proposal Due Date: March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Bid Guarantee: Required (SF 24), not less than 20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds (SF 25 and SF 25A) will be required upon award.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
A mandatory site visit was conducted on January 30, 2026. All personnel require a VA PIV Card, with the process to begin immediately after bond submission. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is required and must be submitted after contract award. The VA will hire a third-party commissioning agent. Hazardous materials (asbestos and lead paint) have been identified, requiring removal by licensed personnel. Contractors are responsible for providing all patch cords and utility locates. No tariff escalation will be considered, and all escalation should be factored into the FFP bid. The payment clause VAAR 852.232-70 replaces VAAR 852.232-71.