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SYNOPSIS: INTRODUCTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Alexandria VA Medical Center located in Pineville, LA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to the following infrastructure improvements: Electrical (electrical panel upgrade, power (normal, emergency)), Bonding, UPS, Building Management System interfaces, assess for new and upgrades to existing HVAC, reconfiguration, expansion and renovation of existing space (demo, new construction, finishes) cabling and rack/cabinet work for Data Center (relocation of racks/cabinets, cable management), communication infrastructure (new data outlets, patch panels, upgrade to Cat 6A cable) in buildings as necessary, physical security upgrades, assess and upgrade fiber infrastructure backbone campus wide within buildings and between buildings, provide diversified path for wide area network connection, hazardous material abatement. Project building locations include: Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 45, 46, 49, 136, 142, 147, 171, Jennings M.H. CBOC, and the Fort Polk CBOC. The Jennings CBOC, Lafayette CBOC, Lafayette Campus B CBOC, and the Natchitoches CBOC are also included in the scope. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing the design-bid-build approach (Final Specifications and Drawings will be provided). The anticipated solicitation will be issued either as a Request For Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15, considering Technical and Price Factors or as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14, considering Price only. The results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. This project is planned for advertising in mid June 2026. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 (size standard $45.0 million) applies to this procurement. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 820 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The services for this project will include providing all construction related services such as: providing labor, materials and equipment required to complete the project as per contract documents prepared by an independent Architect-Engineer firm. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respo…

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