Y1DZ--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction 695-21-700 Milwaukee
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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 proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction Project #695-21-700 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements across multiple buildings (including 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 43, 70, 97, 102, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 115, 123, 144, 146, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, and the site). Key requirements include:
- Electrical upgrades: Panels, normal and emergency power, bonding, and UPS systems.
- HVAC: Assessment, upgrades, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation, including Building Management System (BMS) interfaces.
- Communication Infrastructure: Data outlets, patch panels, Cat 6A cabling, fiber infrastructure backbone (campus-wide, inter-building), and diversified WAN path to the datacenter.
- Physical Security: Upgrades to existing systems.
- General Construction: Demolition, earthwork, site restoration, carpentry, plumbing, fire suppression modifications, and hazardous material abatement. All work must adhere to specific requirements for infection control, risk mitigation, utility outages, and life safety within an active healthcare environment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately 1,460 calendar days (4 years) from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- 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 $45.0 million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes (Technical, Price, and Administrative) to bailey.donato@va.gov and megan.dohm@va.gov. Evaluation will use a "Best Value" tradeoff process, where technical factors (Past Performance, Experience Modification Rate, Proposed Project Team, Phasing Narrative) are significantly more important than price. Mandatory submissions include a Bid Guarantee (SF 24, min 20% of proposal price, max $3M), Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25 and 25A), a completed "Limitations on Subcontracting" certification, "Project Information Sheet for Contractors" for past projects, and a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) from clients. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
Key Dates
- Proposals Due: July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- RFIs/Technical Questions Cut-off: May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (This date has passed).
- Site Visit: Held on May 6, 2026.