542-22-700 | EHRM Construct Infrastructure Upgrade | Coatesville, PA |
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting market research for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify potential sources for a project with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. Responses, including a capabilities statement and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire, are due by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing structures. Key infrastructure upgrades include:
- Termination, documentation, and labeling of all installed cables.
- Installation of plenum-rated OM4 and OS2-10GB building fiber.
- Replacement of all communications cabling, ensuring an additional 20% capacity.
- Replacement of all copper cabling with CAT 6A, including patch cords at End User Devices and Technical Rooms (TR).
Procurement Details
This will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The anticipated solicitation, planned for late May 2026, may be issued as an RFP (FAR Part 15, considering Technical Capability and Price) or an IFB (FAR Part 14, considering Price only). The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million. The project duration is estimated at 770 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The type of socio-economic set-aside, potentially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), will be determined based on market research.
Capability Statement Requirements
Respondents must submit a capabilities statement (max 9 pages, single-sided, 12-point font, <=4MB PDF) addressing:
- Company details (name, UEI, address, POC, phone, email).
- Business size and type based on NAICS 236220.
- Statement of interest.
- Prime contractor's available bonding capacity (letter of intent).
- Up to three comparable contracts within the last seven years, detailing scope, size, dollar value, dates, and specific technical skills/key personnel.
- Description of self-performed effort.
- Completed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) questionnaire.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Sadaya.Brittian@va.gov by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The email subject line must include the Sources Sought number and project title. No phone calls will be accepted.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and is not a solicitation or commitment. The government will not pay for information submitted. No evaluation letters or results will be issued. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.