EHRM Huntington VAMC 581-22-700 Construct Infrastructure Upgrades
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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) is soliciting proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Project 581-22-700 at the Hershel “Woody” Williams Veteran Affairs Medical Center (HWVAMC) in Huntington, West Virginia. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, project management, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment for comprehensive infrastructure upgrades. This includes general construction, alterations, demolition, roads, walks, grading, and drainage. Key areas of focus include extensive electrical and telecommunications upgrades, mechanical system modifications, and structural work across multiple buildings and facilities within the medical center campus.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 690 Calendar Days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (SBA Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of proposal submission and award.
- Bonds: A bid guarantee (20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required, along with Payment and Performance Bonds upon award.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to Sadaya.Brittian@va.gov and Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov. Submissions require three separate volumes (Technical, Price, and Administrative), each as a searchable PDF, with each email not exceeding 5MB. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical Capability (Factor 1) requires a minimum of two and a maximum of five construction projects completed within the last six years, demonstrating experience in occupied medical facilities with similar scope and complexity (minimum value $20M, 75% completed). Price (Factor 2) will be evaluated based on the lowest price.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- Subcontracting: Mandatory VAAR 852.219-75 certification for subcontracting limitations (not more than 85% for general construction to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms).
- Personnel: All personnel working within VA facilities require a VA PIV Card. A dedicated onsite Project Superintendent and Project Manager are expected for the duration.
- Technical: Contractor is responsible for independent testing, special inspections, and providing a submittal register. Firestopping must be performed by a UL or FM Global certified contractor. Temporary shoring, sheeting, bracing, and associated engineering must be designed by the contractor and included in the base bid. UPS systems are contractor-furnished and installed. Proprietary equipment is specified for Fire Alarm (Edwards EST 4), Controls (Johnson Controls JCI), and Cameras (S-com/Avigilon).
- Environmental: Asbestos abatement details are provided in an attachment; an environmental report is recommended for further details. The project is not tax-exempt.
- Amendments: Offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading all amendments from SAM.gov, acknowledging them on page 2 of the SF 1442 documents.
- Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit was held on March 31, 2026.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
- Primary Contact: Sadaya Brittian, Contract Specialist (sadaya.brittian@va.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Samantha Mihaila, Contracting Officer (samantha.mihaila@va.gov)