Construct EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades | Wilkes-Barre, PA
ID: 36C77625R0056Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER HOSPITAL BUILDINGS (Y1DZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de0d6896beab4bc89ff22f90315694ea/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for the construction of EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. This project, valued between $20 million and $50 million, involves a Firm-Fixed-Price contract and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The scope includes constructing a new data center building, renovating over twenty-five Telecom Rooms, installing CAT 6A network cables, and implementing underground ductwork and fiber optic cabling, all aimed at enhancing the VA's electronic health record management capabilities. The solicitation is expected to be released in late April 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries in writing to Contract Specialist Benjamin Niznik at Benjamin.Niznik@va.gov.

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    Benjamin Niznik - Contract Specialist
    Benjamin.NIznik@VA.GOV
    Samantha Mihaila - Contracting Officer
    Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. This $20 million to $50 million project will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract and set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The scope includes the construction of a new data center building, renovation of over twenty-five Telecom Rooms, installation of CAT 6A network cables, underground ductwork, and fiber optic cabling. Key tasks will involve demolition of existing structures and network equipment as required. The solicitation, expected to be released in late April 2025, will follow specifications outlined in relevant FAR Parts and evaluation procedures will employ the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Interested parties must direct their inquiries in writing to the designated contracting specialist. This project reflects the VA's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure to support enhanced electronic health record management capabilities.
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