Z2DA--FY26 EHRM 620A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Castle Point VA Medical Center; Wappinger Falls NY

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Program Contracting Activity Central, is preparing to issue an Invitation for Bids under FAR Part 14 for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to upgrade infrastructure at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, New York. The project, identified as EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction 620A4-22-700, involves comprehensive enhancements across 17 buildings and campus-wide systems, including electrical system upgrades (normal and emergency power, panel replacements, bonding), installation of UPS systems, integration with the Building Management System, HVAC assessments and modifications, demolition and renovation of existing spaces, construction of a new data center with full utilities and finishes, implementation of Cat 6A communication cabling and data outlets, physical security improvements, expansion of the campus-wide fiber backbone with diversified WAN paths, and hazardous material abatement. The solicitation is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts, meaning only qualifying SDVOSBs may submit bids. The anticipated contract value ranges between $20 million and $50 million, consistent with VAAR 836.204 guidelines for mid-to-large-scale construction projects. The performance period is approximately 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with solicitation issuance expected in early June 2026. All inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the designated contracting specialist; telephone contacts are not accepted. The award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis, as standard for IFBs, and the place of performance is strictly defined as the Castle Point VAMC campus. The contract will be administered by PCAC in Independence, Ohio, with no specific invoicing platform or payment details provided. No formal Section H special requirements, packaging and marking instructions, or inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance are detailed in the presolicitation, though adherence to federal construction, electrical, and IT standards is implied. Offerors must be registered in SAM and formally represent SDVOSB status, with verification through the SBA’s VetBiz database required for eligibility.