Z1DA--Albany VAMC BMS Network Construction

The contract involves construction services for installing a dedicated IT network to support the HVAC control system at the Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center in New York. This new network will integrate existing and new network controllers and provide a reliable backbone for extending direct digital controls using BACnet over IP with a TCP/IP infrastructure. It aims to replace the current unmanaged BMS network, which supports systems from multiple vendors, to mitigate network risks and create a master plan for IT network improvements. The BMS network will remain separate from the VA’s main IT network to maintain security and operational integrity, while the VA IT department retains review rights over the design. The project requires adherence to detailed specifications, approved drawings, and construction documentation standards, with the use of Autodesk Build as the project management platform. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and supervision, ensuring existing structures and systems are protected and restored if damaged. Thorough site verification is required before beginning work, and discrepancies found must be reported to the Contracting Officer. The contract outlines a work schedule with a completion deadline of 280 days after the notice to proceed and mandates coordination with VA representatives through regular progress updates and meetings. Contractors must comply with all instructions, correct deficient work promptly, and meet security and training requirements before starting on site. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with submission due by January 30, 2026.