Y1BG--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Bath - Project 528A6-22-700

SOL #: 36C77626B0015Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

PCAC (36C776)

INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, United States

Place of Performance

Bath, NY

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Electronic And Communications Facilities (Y1BG)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/09c92a098d974c82909f8752642aece4/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM

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) is soliciting bids for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project (Project 528A6-22-700) at the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a general contractor to perform comprehensive construction services. The project is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Bids are due April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will furnish all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades. Key deliverables include:

General construction, demolition, and sitework.
Necessary removal of existing structures and new construction.
Upgrades to electrical, communications, HVAC, and fire protection systems.
Compliance with detailed specifications and architectural/engineering drawings (Attachments 1 & 2).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: Approximately 750 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work to begin within 10 calendar days.
Magnitude: Estimated between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be SBA-certified SDVOSBs at the time of bid submission and award.
NAICS Code: 236220, with a size standard of $45 million.
Place of Performance: Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY.

Submission & Evaluation

Bid Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to thomas.council@va.gov.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering only price (FAR 52.214-19).
Bid Guarantee: Required (SF 24), not less than 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000. Must be submitted electronically.
Performance & Payment Bonds: Required upon award (SF 25 and SF 25A).
Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at Bath VA Medical Center – Building 32, Room 113. This is the only opportunity to visit the site.
Technical Questions: Must be submitted via email by April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Key Attachments & Notes

Environmental Survey (Attachment 3): Identifies asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and lead-based paint (LBP) requiring specialized handling.
Brand Name Justification (Attachment 5): Requires specific brand-name items (Lenel OnGuard for security, Honeywell Notifier for fire alarm) due to facility standardization.
Subcontracting Limitations (Attachment 7): General construction contractors may not pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (excluding material costs).
Wage Rates (Attachment 8): Prevailing wage rates for Steuben County, NY, apply.
Contractor Core Work Hours (Attachment 6): Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Work outside these hours requires prior approval.