Y1DZ--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction 695-21-700 Milwaukee
Overview
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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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued a Solicitation (RFP 36C77626R0002) for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This project, valued between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements across numerous buildings (including 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 43, 70, 97, 102, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 115, 123, 144, 146, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, and the site). Key requirements include:
- Electrical upgrades (panels, power, UPS systems)
- HVAC assessment, upgrades, reconfiguration, and renovation
- Communication infrastructure (data outlets, Cat 6A cabling, fiber backbone, WAN diversification)
- Physical security upgrades
- Hazardous material abatement
- Demolition, earthwork, site restoration, carpentry, plumbing, and fire suppression modifications. All work must adhere to strict infection control, risk mitigation, and life safety standards within an active healthcare environment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately 1,460 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Value: Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA certified.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, and must be submitted electronically to Bailey Donato (bailey.donato@va.gov) and Megan Dohm (megan.dohm@va.gov) in three volumes: Technical, Price, and Administrative. Technical factors (Past Performance, Experience Modification Rate, Proposed Project Team, Phasing Narrative) are significantly more important than price, with evaluation based on a "Best Value" tradeoff process. Questions were due by May 20, 2026. A Bid Guarantee (SF 24) of not less than 20% of the proposal price (not exceeding $3,000,000) and Payment/Performance Bonds (SF 25, 25A) are required.
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment 0001 extended the proposal due date and incorporated FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors." Amendment 0002 provided the sign-in sheet for the site visit held on May 6, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. Detailed drawings and specifications are available as attachments.