Y1DA--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Lexington - Leestown, KY 596-22-700

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to SEMPER TEK CMS JV LLC for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades construction project at the Lexington VA Health Care System Franklin R. Sousley Campus in Lexington, Kentucky. This contract, with an award value of approximately $20.95 million, entails a comprehensive modernization and expansion of the existing health care facility’s electronic health record management infrastructure. The scope includes site preparation, general construction, and multi-disciplinary upgrades spanning telecommunications, electrical power enhancements, HVAC systems, plumbing, and hazardous waste removal. Notably, the project involves expansion of telecommunication rooms, installation of CAT6A data cabling, enhancement of power systems, and renovation of the existing data center to support improved power, data, equipment integration, and environmental controls. All work must be executed according to detailed drawings and specifications, with strict adherence to applicable federal acquisition regulations and VA acquisition requirements. The contract was solicited via an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under FAR Part 14 and was issued as a total set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing socio-economic support consistent with VA policy and FAR guidance. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 236220, covering commercial and institutional building construction, with a business size standard of $45 million. The period of performance is approximately 660 calendar days from the notice to proceed, targeting completion around mid-2027. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables will occur on-site at the Lexington VA campus, with government personnel overseeing quality and compliance. Administrative and contracting functions are managed by PCAC out of Independence, Ohio, with Kara Evert serving as the Contract Specialist and primary point of contact. The award reflects the VA’s commitment to upgrading its healthcare infrastructure while supporting veteran-owned small businesses and adhering to established federal procurement standards.