Z2DA--Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) - Main Computer Room (MCR) Update - Minneapolis Veteran's Affairs Medical Center - Minneapolis, MN
Overview
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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), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) - Main Computer Room (MCR) Update project at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Scope of Work
The project aims to consolidate and renovate existing Data Center Spaces (2B-105 and BH-111) without network downtime. Key tasks include:
- Installation of new IT equipment enclosures and cold aisle containment with rack power distribution units.
- New power distribution to the MCR and enclosures with cable management.
- Structured cabling and management, including termination of existing campus fiber backbone.
- New redundant MDAs for A/B paths and updated data center layout/power distribution.
- Phased transfer of crucial power and installation of UPS A/B.
- Additional raised floor shoring/structural supports and temporary utilities.
- New core drills, installation/relocation of ductwork, and removal of legacy ductwork.
- Connection to existing IT chilled water loop and renovation of MCR requirements per specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market research for a future competitive, firm-fixed-price construction contract via IFB)
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Magnitude: Estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.
- Duration: Estimated 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Potentially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) or other small business categories, pending market research results.
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 13:00 EST.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a Capabilities Statement (max 8 single-sided pages, 12-point font, single-spaced, <=4MB PDF) via email. The statement should include:
- Company name, UEI, address, POC, phone, email.
- Business size and type (e.g., Large, Small, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Interest.
- Letter of intent from bonding company indicating available bonding capacity in line with the project magnitude.
- Up to three comparable projects performed within the last seven years, detailing scope, size, value, dates, and self-performed effort.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. No evaluation letters will be issued. Potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation release.