Y1BG--Brooklyn EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction VA Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 630A4-22-700

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is preparing to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a design-bid-build construction contract aimed at comprehensive Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center located in Brooklyn, NY. The contract is planned as a firm-fixed-price agreement, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated contract magnitude ranging between $20 million and $50 million. The project encompasses extensive site preparation including demolition, hazardous material abatement, and infrastructure upgrades across multiple buildings and the surrounding site. Key infrastructure work includes electrical panel and power system upgrades (normal and emergency), building management system integration, HVAC modifications, data center renovation and new construction including UPS and cable management systems, communications infrastructure enhancements with new data cabling and fiber backbone upgrades, plus implementation of physical security improvements. The solicitation will be released in January 2026 with proposals to be submitted electronically via email only, and the period of performance is established at 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The project requires strict adherence to a series of construction and safety standards, including coordination through advanced project management software (e.g., Procore or Oracle Primavera), comprehensive contractor quality control measures, and detailed inspection and acceptance procedures governed by FAR clauses and multiple industry standards such as NFPA, TIA, ASTM, and NEC codes. The contract mandates personnel vetting and credentialing consistent with VA security protocols, submission of extensive documentation including design packages and compliance certifications, and electronic invoicing through the VA Financial Services Center portal. Offerors must demonstrate their SDVOSB certification and meet all mandatory requirements such as Buy American compliance and size standards under NAICS code 236220. The government will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, SDVOSB eligibility, and price, with the award intended to be most advantageous considering these factors. Safety and security requirements include designated competent persons, mandatory training certifications, and the submission of multiple safety plans and compliance statements. The overall project is complex, involving multi-disciplinary coordination, strict quality assurance processes, and a commitment to timely, code-compliant delivery of critical infrastructure upgrades supporting the VA’s electronic health record modernization initiative.