Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Baltimore, MD

The contract for Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades in Baltimore, MD, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated value between $10 million and $20 million. The work requires full execution of the 100% Narrative and Statement of Work provided by the Architect/Engineer, including installation of IT Tower Additions, data and fiber optic cabling, and EHR-related equipment in compliance with VA, federal, state, and local standards. Before any construction begins, the contractor must submit an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plan approved by the VA Infection Control team, using the severity levels defined in the bid documents rather than architectural drawings. Work must be phased to minimize disruption to veterans and staff, and all new or existing penetrations in walls and ceilings must be properly fire-stopped and sealed. The period of performance is 457 days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contract remaining open through the EHR system go-live date. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring both technical acceptability and the lowest price. Proposals must be submitted in three searchable PDF volumes via email, with strict page limits and formatting requirements, and no hard copies are accepted. The contracting office is located in Independence, OH, and invoices must be submitted electronically through the VA’s IPP system using X12 EDI formats. The contractor must comply with numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including Buy American Act requirements, security prohibitions, information safeguarding, and contractor fitness determinations. All personnel requiring access to VA facilities or systems must obtain PIV cards, undergo background investigations as determined by sensitivity level, and adhere to strict information security controls. Subcontractors are bound by the same security and compliance obligations, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring all work meets Section 508 accessibility standards and VA material and workmanship requirements. Updates and amendments to the solicitation are posted solely on SAM.gov, and offerors must monitor for changes.