Y1DA--460-22-700 | Construct EHRM Infras Upgrades | Wilmington, DE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is seeking to procure construction services for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. The project involves comprehensive facility improvements including security camera and monitoring systems (Avigilon), physical security access control (Bosch, Lenel On Guard), building automation systems (Johnson Controls Metasys), fire alarm systems (Notifier-Honeywell), and locksets and cores (Best Locks). The contractor will be responsible for site preparation, demolition, removal of existing structures, and furnishing all necessary labor and materials according to contract drawings and specifications. The solicitation requires the use of web-based project management software such as Procore or Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange, along with eight hours of software training and delivery of a digital project archive. Bid submissions are due by 1:00 PM EDT on August 8, 2025, with electronic submission required to the specified contracting officers.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with strict subcontracting limitations requiring that no more than 85% of the government-paid amount be subcontracted to non-certified firms. The estimated project value ranges between $10-20 million according to one document and $20-50 million according to another, structured as a firm-fixed price contract under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The contract performance period includes 10 calendar days for commencement and 365 calendar days for completion following award. Work will be performed at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware, with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates applicable for New Castle County construction trades ranging from $29.45 to $71.85 per hour depending on the trade classification. The project includes specific brand-name requirements justified through a formal Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition to ensure system compatibility and integration with existing VA infrastructure.