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), is soliciting bids for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, NY, and the Rome Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The solicitation is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bids are due May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive site preparation, demolition, and furnishing all labor and materials for 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, and installing additional IT and electrical outlets.
- Upgrading facility power distribution, including UPS, and HVAC distribution.
- Enhancing physical security.
- Abatement of hazardous materials (asbestos and lead paint identified).
- New construction of a Data Center server room. The project covers Buildings 1, 2, 16, the Rome CBOC, and the overall site.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Invitation for Bid under FAR Part 14).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA certified.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Subcontracting Limitations: General construction limited to 85% to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (materials excluded). Certification required with offer.
- Brand Name Items: Specific brand-name components are required for standardization, including Eaton UPS, Russ Electric ATS, Square D Electrical Panels, and Liebert Data Center Cooling.
- Personnel Requirements: Compliance with VAAR 852.204-70 (Personal Identity Verification) and VAAR 852.204-72 (Personnel Vetting and Credentialing) is mandatory. Background investigations and PIV cards are required for personnel with VA access; no specific security clearances (Tier 1-5) are applicable.
- Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates for Onondaga County, NY, apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Based on price, as this is an Invitation for Bid.
- Bid Submission: Electronically via email to thomas.council@va.gov.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.
- Questions: The deadline for technical questions has passed (original cut-off March 20, 2026).
Additional Notes
A site visit was held on March 11, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002, which extended the bid due date and updated several clauses and specifications.