Z2DA--519-23-908 EHRM Tier 2 Data Center Construction - Big Spring

The contract solicitation numbered 36C77626B0001 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pertains to the construction of the EHRM Tier 2 Data Center at the West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, Texas. This is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) design-bid-build project set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The estimated construction value is between $5 million and $10 million, with a mandatory performance period of approximately 224 calendar days after award. The work involves renovating vacated space to comply with Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades, including detailed architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications installation as described in comprehensive bid resubmission specifications and drawings. The solicitation includes performance and payment bond requirements, a mandatory pre-bid site visit, and requires compliance with a range of construction quality control, safety, and commissioning standards consistent with VA and industry best practices. The selection will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring bidders to be fully responsive to the solicitation terms and responsible under FAR standards. Critical compliance includes adherence to subcontracting limitations that restrict payments to non-certified subcontractors to no more than 85% of the contract value, with mandatory certifications submitted as part of the offer. The contract mandates a Construction Quality Control (CQC) system managed by qualified personnel onsite at all times, with specialized discipline experts as needed. Construction operations are restricted to normal working hours with any overtime requiring prior approval. The solicitation also emphasizes VA-specific security protocols for personnel site access. Administrative provisions require use of web-based project management tools to coordinate communications, submittals, and documentation. Submission of all proposals must be electronic, in searchable PDF format, by the stated deadlines. Amendments to the solicitation have extended the bid due date to January 8, 2026. Inspection and acceptance will be performed on site per applicable FAR and ASTM standards, ensuring completed work meets all contractual, safety, and technical requirements prior to final government acceptance.