Z1DA--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction - Portland, OR

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is conducting market research for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon. This sources sought notice seeks contractors capable of installing redundant fiber infrastructure, including new underground raceways, fiber connections between facility Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) and Main Communications Room (MCR), and Cat6a installations for Sterile Processing in Building 2, all in support of Electronic Health Record Modernization. The procurement falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and will be structured as a competitive firm-fixed-price contract. Interested contractors must submit electronic capability statements by September 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, including company details, business size classification, bonding capacity, and three comparable project examples from the past seven years. The government will use these responses to determine the appropriate procurement method, either as a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, and to assess potential socio-economic set-aside opportunities.

This opportunity does not currently specify any set-aside designation, as the final determination will be based on market research responses from interested contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice. The contract value is estimated between $5 million and $10 million, reflecting the substantial infrastructure improvements required for the healthcare facility. The performance period is set at 365 calendar days from contract award, providing contractors with a full year to complete the complex fiber infrastructure installation and upgrades. The solicitation is planned for release in mid to late August 2025, positioning this as an immediate opportunity for qualified construction contractors with healthcare facility experience.