Z2DA--689A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure, Newington CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION (VA-24-00028377)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C77624B0015_1
- Agency
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VA Technology Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Newington, Connecticut 06111, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting construction services for an Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project at the Newington VA Medical Center in Connecticut. The project involves comprehensive IT and communication infrastructure improvements across 12 campus buildings, preparing the facility for a national Cerner electronic health record system upgrade. Contractors must address deficiencies defined in the 2021 VA Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual, including fiber optic cabling, data drops, electrical outlets, power distribution, and HVAC system upgrades. Technical questions were due by February 10, 2025, with bid submissions required by February 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed technical specifications, ability to meet infection control measures, and third-party commissioning requirements.
The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors, who must be certified in the SBA VetCert database at the time of bid submission and award. The project has a 540-day period of performance from the Notice to Proceed, with work spanning buildings 1C, 2E, 2C, 2W, 3, 12, 32, 33, 34, 42, and 65 in Newington, Connecticut. A 20% bid guarantee is required, not exceeding $3 million, with full performance and payment bonds to be issued upon contract award. The project involves extensive infrastructure upgrades, including installing new Computer Room Air Conditioner units, UPS systems, network cabinets, cable trays, and fire suppression systems. Contractors must maintain hospital operations with limited 8-hour utility interruptions and coordinate closely with VA staff throughout the implementation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This project addresses deficiencies within the built environment of the IT and Communication Service
Lines and prepares the campus for the Cerner upgrade that is happening nationally. In addition to ensuring
adequate capacity for planned growth and maintenance, this project addresses deficiencies as defined by
the PSRDM (Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual) 2021 VA Standard. Like all standards, they
are to be implemented to the greatest extent possible within the framework of available budgets and
without negatively impacting the overall mission of serving the health and welfare of the veteran
population served by the Newington, CT VA Medical Center. The following buildings have been identified
as having deficiencies to address:1C, 2E, 2C, 2W, 3, 12, 32, 33, 34, 42, 65 and the site. If additional buildings
are found to be integral to patient services, they will be included in the survey and design to ensure that
this program is successful and all required connectivity is installed prior to the Go Live date. To date all
buildings have been surveyed.
The Contractor (herein referred to as “GC”) shall provide construction services for a construction project
at the Newington VA Medical Center (VAMC) in accordance with this statement of work.
Update as of 20 Feb 25:
For proposal consideration. “Is seismic bracing required for this project for cable/basket tray?”
**Yes. Please follow Specification 13 05 41 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS to the posed question'
*Please see attachments for soliciation details.
Update #1 ·
This project addresses deficiencies within the built environment of the IT and Communication Service
Lines and prepares the campus for the Cerner upgrade that is happening nationally. In addition to ensuring
adequate capacity for planned growth and maintenance, this project addresses deficiencies as defined by
the PSRDM (Physical Security Design and Resiliency Manual) 2021 VA Standard. Like all standards, they
are to be implemented to the greatest extent possible within the framework of available budgets and
without negatively impacting the overall mission of serving the health and welfare of the veteran
population served by the Newington, CT VA Medical Center. The following buildings have been identified
as having deficiencies to address:1C, 2E, 2C, 2W, 3, 12, 32, 33, 34, 42, 65 and the site. If additional buildings
are found to be integral to patient services, they will be included in the survey and design to ensure that
this program is successful and all required connectivity is installed prior to the Go Live date. To date all
buildings have been surveyed.
The Contractor (herein referred to as “GC”) shall provide construction services for a construction project
at the Newington VA Medical Center (VAMC) in accordance with this statement of work.
*Please see attachments for soliciation details.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Z2DA--689A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure, Newington CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION (VA-24-00028377) | Award Notice | |
| Z2DA--689A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure, Newington CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION (VA-24-00028377) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Z2DA--689A4-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure, Newington CONSTRUCTION (VA-24-00028377) | Pre-Solicitation |
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