Z1DA--648-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction - Portland, OR

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a contractor to perform Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction at VA Medical Centers in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. The project encompasses comprehensive infrastructure work including underground duct bank installation with concrete encasement, fiber optic cable installation in maxcell innerduct, physical access control systems, intrusion detection systems, telecommunications infrastructure upgrades, facility power and HVAC distribution upgrades, and hazardous material abatement. Contractors must be licensed, experienced firms capable of managing complex healthcare facility construction while maintaining operational continuity, with specific requirements including factory-authorized representation for physical access control systems, minimum five years of experience in electronic security installations, and possession of VA PIV card capability for all personnel. The government will award based on lowest lump sum price for both line items combined, with evaluation prioritizing price competitiveness and technical compliance with detailed specifications provided in eight amendments and supporting technical documentation. The original solicitation was posted January 14, 2026, with a bid opening deadline extended to March 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time; mandatory pre-bid site visits occurred January 27, 2026 at both locations, and technical questions were accepted through February 19, 2026 with responses provided by February 26, 2026.

This solicitation is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with no incumbent contractors identified in the available documentation. The estimated contract value falls between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with bidders required to submit a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price (not exceeding $3,000,000). The contractor must complete all work within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated project start date of approximately March 31, 2026, and no liquidated damages provisions apply. Work is to be performed at two locations: the Portland VA Medical Center at 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, Oregon 97239, and the Vancouver VA Medical Center at 1601 E Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington 98661. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements for both Oregon and Washington, include all applicable sales and use taxes for both states, and demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations requiring that contractors cannot pay more than 85 percent of the contract value to non-SDVOSB subcontractors for general construction work.