Z2DA--674A4-21-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Waco, TX VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside contract for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, TX, under solicitation number 36C77626R0009. The project encompasses design-bid-build construction activities involving demolition, electrical system upgrades, HVAC assessments, communication infrastructure deployment, and hazardous material abatement across multiple buildings, with an estimated contract value between $20 million and $50 million and a performance period of approximately 730 days. The solicitation, issued in February 2026 with multiple amendments extending the proposal deadline to March 24, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted in three searchable PDF volumes—Past Performance, Price, and Administrative Information—via email only, with strict formatting, page limits, and file size restrictions. Proposals must demonstrate substantial past performance in healthcare environments, with past performance being significantly more important than price in the best value trade-off award process. The contract imposes stringent technical, administrative, and compliance requirements. All work must adhere to specific industry standards including ASTM, NFPA, ANSI/TIA-606-C, and NEC, with detailed labeling, marking, and barcoding mandates for all cabling and equipment. Packaging must remain undamaged and stored in conditioned environments until installation, and all equipment nameplates must meet VA infrastructure standards with engraved brass or rigid black plastic labeling. Contractor personnel must hold specialized certifications—such as BICSI and RCDD qualifications—and onsite full-time management by a qualified CQC System Manager and certified Safety and Health Manager. Security requirements include Tier 3 or Tier 5 background investigations for personnel, mandatory PIV card utilization, and strict prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA and FASCSA restrictions. Subcontracting limitations and flow-down clauses bind all tiers to compliance, while invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s e-Invoice Portal. The contract is administered by the Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, OH, with Bridget E. May as the Contracting Officer and Danielle Negron as the primary point of contact.