Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Syracuse - Project 528A7-22-700
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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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued a Solicitation for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, and the Rome Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This project, identified as Project 528A7-22-700, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated construction magnitude between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Bids are due by April 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM (ET).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive site preparation, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnishing all labor and materials for extensive EHRM infrastructure upgrades. Key elements include:
- Fiber Optic Upgrades: Upgrading facility fiber throughout buildings to each IT closet, providing redundant fiber runs, and redundant fiber mains to the demarcation room.
- Cabling & Outlets: Installing Cat 6A cabling from IT closets to all points of use, and adding IT and electrical outlets throughout the facility.
- Power & HVAC: Upgrading facility power distribution, including UPS, and facility HVAC distribution.
- Security & Hazardous Materials: Enhancing physical security and abating hazardous materials (asbestos and lead paint identified).
- New Construction: Constructing a new Data Center server room.
This scope covers Buildings 1, 2, 16, the Rome CBOC, and the overall site. Specific brand-name items are required for UPS (Eaton), Automatic Transfer Switch (Russ Electric), Electrical Distribution Panels (Square D), and Data Center Cooling (Liebert) due to standardization and compatibility needs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Design-Bid-Build)
- Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be SBA-certified SDVOSBs at the time of bid submission and award.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Limitations on Subcontracting: For general construction, 85% of the contract value must be performed by SDVOSBs/VOSBs (excluding materials). For special trade construction, this limit is 75%.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Electronically via email to thomas.council@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Based on price, with the most advantageous bid to the government being selected.
- Bid Bond: Required (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000).
- Performance & Payment Bonds: Will be required upon award.
Key Dates
- Questions Cut-off Date: March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM (ET).
- Site Visit: Strongly encouraged on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM (ET) at the Syracuse VA Medical Center (800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY) and the Rome VA Clinic (125 Brookley Rd # 510, Rome, NY).
- Bid Submission Due Date: April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM (ET).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Thomas Council, Contract Specialist (Thomas.Council@va.gov).
- Secondary Contact: Bridget May (Bridget.May@va.gov).
Important Notes
Bidders must review detailed specifications and drawings (Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Technology, Telecommunications), the Asbestos Report, and the Brand Name Justification. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Onondaga County, NY) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) requirements is mandatory.