Y1BG--Brooklyn EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction VA Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 630A4-22-700
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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 soliciting bids for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, NY. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity involves comprehensive infrastructure modernization. Bids are due April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This design-bid-build project, identified as Project No. 630A4-22-700, entails extensive upgrades across Buildings 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, and the surrounding site. Key work includes:
- Electrical Systems: Panel upgrades, power (normal/emergency), bonding, UPS systems, and Building Management System (BMS) interfaces.
- HVAC: Upgrades and reconfiguration.
- Renovation & Construction: Demolition, new construction, and finishes for existing spaces, including a significant renovation of Building 14's Regional Data Center and construction of a new Data Center.
- Communication Infrastructure: Upgrades to data outlets, patch panels, Cat 6A cabling, and campus-wide fiber backbone.
- Physical Security: Upgrades, including the integration of a brand-name Continental Access Control System for standardization.
- Site Work: Civil work, investigation, and hazardous material abatement (asbestos and lead-based paint identified).
- Project Management: Mandatory use of web-based project management software (e.g., Procore, Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange) and adherence to modernized scheduling specifications (NAS methodology, Oracle Primavera P6 v22+ or MS Project Pro 2021+). Payment is tied to schedule approval.
- Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) protocols due to the medical center environment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Invitation for Bids (IFB) under FAR Part 14.
- Period of Performance: 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Only certified SDVOSBs can bid as prime contractors.
- NAICS Code: 236220 with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Subcontracting: General construction contractors must not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to non-SDVOSB firms (excluding materials). Joint ventures are acceptable if compliant with 13 CFR 128.402.
- Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA): Required after contract award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email bids to Kara.Evert@va.gov and Richelle.Gray@va.gov.
- Bid Opening: Virtual via Microsoft Teams teleconference on April 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.
- Mandatory Forms: Offerors must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) with their offer.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have extended the bid due date, provided responses to technical questions, updated specification sections (e.g., project schedules), and clarified clauses. A brand name justification for the Continental Physical Security Access Control System has been provided. A pre-bid site visit was conducted on February 3, 2026; no further site visits are scheduled.