656-26-702 EHRM DDPO 2.0

This contract involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to prepare a site at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center campus in Minnesota for the installation of additional data drops, normal and emergency power outlets, and equipment bracing to support the deployment of Electronic Health Record (EHR) equipment. The work includes providing and installing ten additional data drops with basic pathway installation, five generic normal power outlets, and five emergency power outlets, all per project specifications and drawings. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will coordinate as needed to address additional requirements arising during the project, which is to be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Performance occurs onsite at the St. Cloud VAMC, with a start scheduled 45 days post-award and completion anticipated by November 15, 2026. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and uses a sealed bid procurement method with award on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Compliance with Buy American construction material requirements is strictly enforced, with evaluation focused solely on price and domestic sourcing conformity. Standard construction clauses apply, including performance and payment bonds, accident prevention, and specifications compliance, along with specialized VA clauses covering personnel vetting, security clearances, and credentials for contractor staff. The contractor must adhere to relevant codes such as NFPA standards, ASTM firestop tests, and telecommunications installation guidelines (TIA standards). Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the installed location by Government representatives, requiring thorough quality control, testing, and certification documentation. Payment utilizes VA forms and includes electronic submission protocols, with the contracting office based in Saint Paul, MN. Proposal submissions must be in PDF format, limited to 5 MB per email, and are due by June 8, 2026. The contract imposes strict security clearance and fitness requirements for personnel accessing VA facilities and mandates adherence to federal safety and performance standards throughout the project.