Z2DA--Install DDPO per CSR 676-26-702 Tomah
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), specifically the VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for construction services. This project involves the installation of Data Drop and Power Outlets (DDPOs) at the VA Tomah Medical Center in Tomah, WI, as part of the Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) initiative. Responses are due by February 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive construction services, including labor, materials, and equipment, to install additional DDPOs. This work is critical for the implementation of a new EHR system across federal entities, based on findings from a Current State Review (CSR) at the Tomah VA Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing a design-bid-build approach.
- Anticipated Solicitation: Expected to be issued as either a Request For Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15 (considering Technical and Price Factors) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14 (considering Price only).
- Estimated Project Value: $200,000 to $300,000.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Estimated Duration: 95 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
- Planned Advertising: March 2026.
- Set-Aside: The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will be determined based on the market research responses.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a Capability Statement (not a bid or proposal) of no more than five (5) single-sided pages, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum, as a single application-generated PDF document (<= 4MB). The statement must include:
- Company name, DUNS, UEI, address, POC, phone, email.
- Business size based on NAICS 236220 and business type (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Interest in the project.
- Letter of intent from bonding company indicating available bonding capacity.
- Past performance: Up to three (3) comparable contracts within the last five (5) years (project name, owner, square footage, dollar value).
- Description of specific technical skills and key personnel.
- Description of self-performed effort (dollar value and description).
- Responses to specific questions regarding experience with the EHRM Program and DDPO projects (VA and non-VA).
Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Submission Method: Electronic via email to Bailey Donato (bailey.donato@va.gov) and Sheila Vickers (sheila.vickers@va.gov). Include the Sources Sought number and project title in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. No evaluation letters or results will be issued. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation release.