Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Kerrville - Project 671A4-21-700

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Program Contracting Activity Central, plans to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract via a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the Design-Bid-Build EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in Texas. The project involves comprehensive site preparation, demolition, and construction to upgrade various infrastructure components across multiple buildings on the campus. Key work includes electrical system upgrades (power panels, emergency power), HVAC enhancements, building management system interfaces, data center expansion and cabling upgrades to Cat 6A, fiber backbone enhancements, physical security improvements, and hazardous materials abatement. The contract’s magnitude is estimated between $10 million and $20 million with a period of performance of approximately two years following the Notice to Proceed. Bids will be solicited through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued in early May 2026, with strict SDVOSB set-aside eligibility, and proposals must be submitted electronically. Contract requirements include compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses addressing bonding, insurance, tax responsibilities, security controls, safeguarding of information systems, personnel vetting, and performance guarantees. Inspection and acceptance procedures mandate contractor responsibility for pretesting, correcting deficiencies, and demonstration of system functionality per established standards, including NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and FCC regulations. Deliverables encompass detailed design and as-built documentation, certification, and comprehensive operations and maintenance manuals. Contract administration is managed from the VA’s office in Independence, Ohio, with invoicing through the VA e-Invoice system. Security clearances are required for personnel but tiered investigations are deemed not applicable in this case. Proposal submissions are strictly electronic in PDF format with technical drawings in AutoCAD® or REVIT. Overall, the contract emphasizes rigorous adherence to codes and standards, thorough documentation, and a focus on ensuring upgraded infrastructure meets the complex operational and security requirements of a Veterans Affairs medical facility.