DG01--NextGEN Infrastructure Upgrades

SOL #: 36C24126Q0264Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States

Place of Performance

West Haven, CT

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/89bbc4710424485c94d02abf2bf8283b/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 2, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the West Haven VA Medical Center, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide NextGEN Infrastructure Upgrades. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) is for the purchase and installation of IT and Communication Service Lines to prepare the campus for a national Cerner upgrade. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The project, identified as VA Construction Project Number: 689A4-22-704 and 689-22-705, involves construction services for IT and Communication Service Lines. The contractor will supply labor and materials for:

Installation of 10 conduit runs (sized at ¾") between IT closets and new Wi-Fi access point locations, including strings for future cable installation.
Installation of 4 11/16 gang boxes at Wi-Fi access point locations.
Installation of Category 6A cable at 10 specified locations. Connections to panels in TR rooms and Wi-Fi APs will be done by others, and Wi-Fi APs will be supplied by others. All work will be performed at the West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services.
Period of Performance: Expected to be completed within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The overall contract period is 03/20/2026 – 09/19/2026.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
FSC/PSC: DG01.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: March 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EST, submitted in writing to Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.
Quote Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Submission Method: Email quotes and applicable labor rates to Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.
Quote Content: Must include a statement accepting or detailing exceptions to the solicitation's terms and conditions.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, considering Price, Technical capabilities (experience and ability to provide services in a timely, efficient manner), and Past Performance. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Key Documents & Compliance

Bidders must adhere to various VA standards and directives, including:

Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) Version 5.0 (SOW Attachment 07), which details technical requirements for VA IT support infrastructure.
VA information and information system security requirements (VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C).
Records Management requirements (44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act; Privacy Act).
The solicitation incorporates FAR subpart 12.6 and clauses effective through FAC 2025-06, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and VAAR 852.219-75.