Y1DZ--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Construction - Togus, ME (402-22-700)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades - Construction at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. This project aims to support the VA's migration from CPRS to the new EHRM platform. Responses are due by February 24, 2026, at 13:00 EST.
Project Description
The comprehensive project scope involves infrastructure improvements across multiple buildings (e.g., 200, 200E, 201, MRI, and site). Key areas include:
- Architectural: Demolition, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing spaces; construction of new finished spaces, doors, and flooring.
- Structural: Alteration of existing components and construction of new equipment support.
- Electrical: Upgrades to panels, normal and critical power distribution, UPS, lighting, and new outlets.
- HVAC & BAS: Upgrades, control reprogramming, and new installations.
- Plumbing: Modifications and new installations for mechanical systems and drainage.
- Data Communications: Upgrades including new data outlets, patch panels, seismic rated IT racks, and re-cabling all existing data cabling to CAT 6A.
- Fiber Infrastructure: Campus-wide backbone upgrades.
- Civil Site Work: Concrete duct banks, pre-cast manholes, waterproofing repair, and site restoration.
- Environmental: Asbestos and lead-based paint abatement, radon mitigation system installation.
- Fire & Security: Upgrades to fire suppression, fire alarm systems, firestopping, physical access control, intrusion detection, and security cameras.
Procurement Information
This is a market research effort for a planned firm-fixed-price, Design-Bid-Build contract. The anticipated solicitation, an RFP, is expected in April 2026. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million. The project duration is estimated at 730 calendar days. While the metadata indicates a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, the final set-aside determination will depend on market research responses.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement (max 9 pages) addressing:
- Company details (name, UEI, address, POC).
- Business size and type (e.g., Large, SDVOSB) under NAICS 236220.
- Statement of interest.
- Prime contractor's available bonding capacity (letter of intent).
- Up to three comparable past performance contracts (within 7 years) detailing scope, size, value, dates, and self-performed effort.
- A completed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted as a single, application-generated PDF (max 4MB) via email to Zachary E. Penhollow (zachary.penhollow@va.gov) and Joelle Mascarenas (joelle.mascarenas@va.gov) by February 24, 2026, at 13:00 EST. Include the Sources Sought number and project title in the email subject.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only; no solicitation currently exists. The government will not pay for information submitted. Monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation release.