Z1DA--646A4-22-700 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Pittsburgh-Heinz, PA

This solicitation, numbered 36C77626R0071, is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside for infrastructure upgrades at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s H.J. Heinz III Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under project number 646A-22-700. The work encompasses comprehensive construction and system integration tasks to support the Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) initiative, including telecommunications and data infrastructure such as bonding busbars, cable trays, and network cabinets; HVAC components like computer-room air conditioners, refrigerant and hydronic piping, along with testing and commissioning; and electrical and security systems including fire detection, alarm systems, and electronic safety controls. All work must comply with VA and federal standards, including Division 27, NFPA 70, ANSI/TIA-606-C, and VAAR 852.236.91, and requires submission of complete operating manuals, manufacturer training for VA personnel, and adherence to strict labeling and documentation protocols. The contract imposes rigorous packaging, handling, and storage requirements, mandating that all materials be delivered in original sealed containers with proper labeling and stored under controlled environmental conditions to ensure integrity. The solicitation employs a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical qualifications serve as a mandatory pass/fail gate—offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet all minimum requirements to be eligible for award, with price being the sole determinant for selection among qualified responders. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email in three distinct volumes: a 30-page technical proposal excluding title page and table of contents, a 20-page price proposal with firm fixed pricing in whole dollars on the SF 1442 and Standard Form 24 bid guarantee, and an administrative volume, all as searchable PDFs under 5MB each. Performance is required within 730 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with a 10-day start window, and includes mandatory bonding under FAR 52.228-15, compliance with Buy American regulations, ADA and UFAS accessibility standards, and OSHA/EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. Contractor personnel must adhere to personnel vetting standards under VAAR 852.204-70 and 852.204-72, and all invoices must be submitted electronically through