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

SOL #: 36C77626B0009Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

PCAC (36C776)

INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, United States

Place of Performance

Syracuse, NY, New York

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c2a1616d826d4db692d9650236d0b414/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 28, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

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), anticipates soliciting bids for a Design-Bid-Build EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Syracuse VA Medical Center (VAMC). This will be a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for preparing the site, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and performing comprehensive EHRM infrastructure upgrades. Key elements include:

Upgrading facility fiber throughout buildings to each IT closet, including redundant runs and mains.
Providing Cat 6A cabling from IT closets to all points of use.
Installing additional IT and electrical outlets.
Upgrading facility power distribution, including UPS.
Upgrading facility HVAC distribution.
Enhancing physical security.
Abating hazardous materials.
Constructing a new Data Center server room. This work encompasses Buildings 1, 2, 16, the Rome Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), and the overall site.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14
Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Estimated Magnitude: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
Anticipated Solicitation Release: Mid to late February 2026.
Published Date: January 28, 2026 (Presolicitation)

Eligibility / Set-Aside

This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.

NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Size Standard: $45 million

Submission & Evaluation

The IFB will be evaluated in accordance with procedures listed in the solicitation. This notice is for presolicitation purposes only and is not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to thomas.council@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.