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How to bid on EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Construction at VA Perry Point, MD
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research for construction contractors to upgrade infrastructure at the VA Medical Center in Perry Point, Maryland. This work supports the new Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) system.
The project involves extensive infrastructure upgrades across numerous campus buildings. This includes installing fiber and data, electrical and HVAC upgrades, security enhancements, space renovations, data center improvements, demolition, and hazardous material abatement. The VA plans a firm-fixed-price contract, with an estimated value between $20 million and $50 million, and a project duration of about 540 days.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline to submit your capabilities information for this Request for Information (RFI) is August 05, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This is a market research notice, not a solicitation for bids.
The VA is gathering information from potential contractors to help determine the procurement strategy, including any socio-economic set-asides. The official Request for Proposal (RFP) for this project is anticipated to be advertised in October 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for construction firms with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly within operational medical facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, with a size standard of $45.0 million.
The VA is looking for contractors who can demonstrate experience in complex projects involving fiber and data installations, electrical and HVAC upgrades, security systems, space renovations, data center work, demolition, and hazardous material abatement. Experience in occupied medical facilities, managing uninterrupted service lines, and executing phased construction is highly relevant.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to submit a capabilities statement. This statement should include your company name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), address, point of contact, phone number, and email. You must also provide your company's business size based on NAICS code 236220 and your business type (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).
Include a statement of interest in the project and provide a letter of intent from your bonding company, confirming your available bonding capacity. This capacity should align with the project's estimated magnitude of $20 million to $50 million. Finally, provide two to five examples of relevant construction projects completed within the last six years, demonstrating experience in an operational medical facility and covering the technical areas listed in the RFI.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capabilities statement, clearly articulate how your past projects align with the specific technical requirements outlined by the VA, such as fiber installation, electrical upgrades, and hazardous material abatement. Emphasize experience in operational medical facilities, as this is a key requirement.
Ensure your project examples collectively demonstrate all the required technical elements. Even if individual projects don't meet the $20 million value threshold, submit your closest relevant examples performed in an occupied medical facility. A strong letter of intent from your bonding company, confirming capacity within the specified range, is also crucial.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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