Fiber Optic Cable and installation for the paging system upgrade expansion

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation No. 36C25226Q0310 announces an in-person site visit and extends the solicitation closing date.

• Site Visit: An in-person site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CT) at the William S. Middleton VA Medical Center. Vendors should arrive by 10:45 AM (CT). Attendance is recommended but not mandatory. No additional site visits will be scheduled. Questions arising from the site visit must be submitted in writing.

• Closing Date Extension: The closing date for Solicitation No. 36C25226Q0310 has been extended to March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM (CT).

• Solicitation closing date.

• The deadline for submitting quotations has been extended to March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM (CT). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the provision and installation of fiber optic cable and related accessories for a paging system upgrade and expansion at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (VAMC) in Madison, WI. The project specifically targets buildings 1, 4, and 12.

• Installation of 6-strand fiber optic cable, accessories, and installation for Buildings 4 and 12.

• Installation of 12-strand fiber optic cable, accessories, and installation from Room C-125 to the Penthouse for Building 1.

• Provision of 1U fiber drawers and LC terminations as needed.

• Project management.

• Installation must be performed by certified installers with commercial experience.

• Work is to be scheduled outside of normal hospital operating hours (5 PM - 7 AM) and/or on weekends/holidays to minimize disruption.

• Materials and installation must be compatible with current equipment and free of defects.

• The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Value: $19 Million (This appears to be an estimate or ceiling, not a guaranteed award amount).

• Period of Performance: Base Period from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

• Offers are due by March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

• All quotations should be sent to Erica Grimslid at Erica.Grimslid@Va.Gov.

• Evaluation factors: Price, technical capability, and past performance.

• The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should be the best terms.

• Late submissions will be treated per FAR 52.212-1(f).

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• However, VAAR 852.219-73 and FAR 52.219-25 indicate this is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

• Size Standard: Not specified in the provided text, but typically found with the NAICS code.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

• Security & Privacy: C&A requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply; no Security Accreditation package or MOU/ISA is required.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through Tungsten Network.

• Delivery Location: William S Middleton VAMC, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2286.