Y1DA--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Lexington - Leestown, KY 596-22-700
ID: 36C77625Q0191Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Y1DA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7392d369cff240d9860957f2634c3787/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Lexington-Leestown VA Medical Center in Kentucky. The project requires a general contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for various construction tasks, including telecommunications upgrades, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, and hazardous waste removal. This initiative is critical for enhancing the medical center's infrastructure and is expected to be valued between $20 million and $50 million, with an estimated duration of 660 days. Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement electronically by May 1, 2025, to the primary contact, Kara Evert, at kara.evert@va.gov, as no solicitation currently exists.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kara EvertContract Specialist
    Phone calls will not be accepted
    kara.evert@va.gov
    Files
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    SSN 36C77625Q0191.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for market research related to the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at its Lexington-Leestown VA Medical Center. The goal is to find potential contractors capable of providing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the project, which will include general construction, telecommunications upgrades, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and hazardous waste removal. The anticipated contract type is a competitive firm-fixed-price contract, expected to be advertised in early June 2025, with a project scope valued between $20 million and $50 million and an estimated duration of 660 days. Interested contractors are invited to submit a capabilities statement detailing their qualifications, past performance on similar projects, and bonding capacity. The notice clearly states that no solicitation currently exists and responses should be submitted electronically by May 1, 2025. This market survey aims to inform the VA’s strategy regarding procurement methods and any potential socioeconomic set-asides based on industry interest and capabilities. The document serves as an initial outreach to gauge interest among contractors before finalizing the project details.
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