Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Syracuse - Project 528A7-22-700

SOL #: 36C77626B0009Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Syracuse, NY

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Electronic And Communications Facilities (Y1BG)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 28, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 14, 2026, 5:00 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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued a Solicitation (IFB) for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, NY, and the Rome Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. This project, valued between $20M and $50M, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bids are due by April 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing structures. Key tasks involve:

  • IT Infrastructure: Upgrading facility fiber (redundant runs/mains) to IT closets, providing Cat 6A cabling to all points of use, and installing additional IT and electrical outlets.
  • Power & HVAC: Upgrading facility power distribution (including UPS) and HVAC distribution.
  • Security & Safety: Enhancing physical security and abating hazardous materials (asbestos and lead paint identified).
  • New Construction: Building a new Data Center server room.
  • Locations: Work spans Buildings 1, 2, 16, the Rome CBOC, and the overall site.
  • Brand-Name Requirements: Specific brand-name items are required for UPS (Eaton), Automatic Transfer Switch (Russ Electric), Electrical Distribution Panels (Square D), and Data Center Cooling (Liebert) to ensure standardization and compatibility.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
  • Estimated Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000.
  • Period of Performance: 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA certified and listed in the database.
  • NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
  • Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid, not exceeding $3M) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.
  • Subcontracting: General construction contractors must ensure that at least 15% of the contract value (excluding materials) is performed by the SDVOSB or other eligible small businesses. A certification of compliance is required with the offer.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Bid Submission Due: April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
  • Questions Cut-off: March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
  • Submission Method: Electronically via email to thomas.council@va.gov.
  • Evaluation: Award will be based on price, considering the bid most advantageous to the government.
  • Site Visit: A formal site visit was held on March 11, 2026; attendance was strongly encouraged.

Additional Notes

Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates for Onondaga County, NY, and comply with Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and hazardous materials abatement protocols. No Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or Security Accreditation Package is required.

People

Points of Contact

Thomas CouncilContract SpecialistPRIMARY
Bridget MaySECONDARY

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