Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Bath - Project 528A6-22-700

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Contract 36C77626B0015 for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 236220 for general construction. The contract, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), involves comprehensive construction, demolition, and sitework activities, with a projected performance period of approximately 750 calendar days. Although the exact contract value is not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the estimated scope falls between $20 million and $50 million. The work requires strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations, particularly concerning asbestos abatement, which mandates two-layer 6-mil polyethylene containment bags with pre-printed OSHA, EPA, and DOT labeling, along with negative air pressure systems and HEPA vacuuming. The project includes integration of a Building Automation System with continuous operation capabilities during network outages, performance benchmarks for alarm response and data refresh rates, and the submission of detailed documentation including as-built drawings, validation test plans, and O&M manuals. All inspections and acceptances occur on-site at the Bath VA Medical Center, with the Government retaining authority for final acceptance and compliance verification based on ASTM, OSHA, EPA, and ASHRAE standards. The contractor must comply with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing construction-specific operations, including accident prevention, cleaning, utility availability, schedule adherence, and warranty obligations, as well as subcontractor limitations under SDVOSB rules requiring at least 85% of the contract work performed directly by the prime contractor. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s e-Invoice portal, and the contract is administered by the Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative based locally at the Bath VAMC. Offerors were required to self-certify their SDVOSB status in SAM.gov, provide a Unique Entity ID, and satisfy all representations and certifications related to ethical conduct, anti-kickback provisions, and tax compliance. Performance is subject to suspension, changes, and termination for convenience clauses, with electronic submission of the SF 1442, SF 24 bid guarantee, and supporting documentation required by the binding deadline of May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.