Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Pittsburgh, PA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking construction services to upgrade infrastructure supporting the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The project encompasses general construction, structural modifications, mechanical and HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, electrical systems, information technology infrastructure, and civil work across multiple existing buildings and new tower additions on the University Drive campus. Contractors must demonstrate substantial experience with large-value medical facility projects, data center construction of 10,000 gross square feet or greater, and infrastructure work involving phasing, telecommunications integration, and utility interruptions. Qualified respondents must submit a capabilities statement (limited to nine single-sided pages) addressing company information, business size, available bonding capacity, relevant past performance on contracts valued over $45 million with comparable complexity, and self-performed work details by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Sources Sought notice indicates that a formal solicitation will be advertised in May 2026, either as a Request for Proposal under FAR Part 15 or an Invitation for Bid under FAR Part 14, using a firm-fixed-price design-bid-build methodology.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a NAICS size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $50 million and $100 million, reflecting the substantial scope of the infrastructure upgrade project. The work encompasses approximately 3,030 square feet of existing space modifications and 11,600 square feet of new tower construction, with all designs based on specifications dated June 13, 2025, and compliance required with VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces V4.0 and the VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual. The project timeline requires completion within 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with phased construction necessary to accommodate occupied staff and patient areas during the work. Contractors must complete all deliverables including equipment installation, Testing & Balancing, and Commissioning as detailed in the AWEN Solutions drawings and specifications provided by the government.