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

This contract is a sealed bid solicitation under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, New York, with a solicitation number of IFB-36C77626B0025. The project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside as mandated by 38 U.S.C. § 8127, requiring all bidders to be certified SDVOSBs and to submit a valid Limitations on Subcontracting Certification, failure of which renders an offer ineligible. The work scope encompasses comprehensive construction activities including general construction, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, structural, site and civil, environmental remediation, controls systems, and security system upgrades, all to be performed in accordance with detailed specifications, drawings, and numerous appendices totaling 22 attachments. The contract is firm-fixed-price, requiring a lump sum quote in whole dollar amounts with no cents, and the award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible offer, with price being the sole evaluation factor. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds as required under Treasury Circular 570, comply with strict packaging and marking standards for all materials—including original manufacturer packaging, proper labeling, and protection from environmental damage—and adhere to rigorous safety, quality control, and site access protocols, including VA-specific requirements for personal identity verification and site-specific safety briefings. A 730-calendar-day performance period begins upon notice to proceed, and final acceptance requires a 30-day burn-in period with no system failures in the final 14 days, accompanied by factory-certified testing and validation by VA representatives. Contract administration is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, with payment processed electronically through the VA’s e-Invoice system and no acceptance of fax, email, or scanned submissions. All bids must be submitted electronically via email to specified VA contacts by the deadline of August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with prior amendments extending the original bid due date and adding clauses such as 52.212-4 and VAAR 852.219-73, and requiring updated RFI tracking and documentation protocols. Mandatory compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses covering gratuities, contingent fees, anti-kickback procedures, changes, differing site conditions, and mandatory disclosures through the VA