H960--RFQ - Fiber Optic Cable Purchase and Installation - SDVOSB Houston, TX

SOL #: 36C25626Q0615Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States

Place of Performance

Houston, TX

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, And Accessories (H960)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f12fc17ad0b348138a553ec72eb4a9ac/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 14, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 6:00 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) is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for Fiber Optic Cable Purchase and Installation at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) requires replacing damaged fiber and installing new fiber optic infrastructure between the Main Hospital (Building 100) and VA Police (Building 108). Quotes are due by April 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install four (4) new fiber runs: three single-mode and one multi-mode OM4, all armor-jacketed 12-strand OSP. This includes installing inner duct, racks, enclosures, patch panels (with LC connectors), fan-out kits, connectors/splices, and performing full termination, labeling, and testing (OTDR and insertion loss). Routing will involve dispatch/IT rooms, basements, manholes (permit-required confined spaces requiring a contractor program), and risers. Work must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days after award, maintaining normal medical center operations. A 1-year labor and materials warranty is required. No payment or performance bonds are necessary for this commercial services requirement.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
Place of Performance: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email, consisting of two volumes: Technical/Quality and Price.
Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Evaluation Basis: Lowest-Price Technically-Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable SDVOSB offeror with acceptable past performance.
Technical Acceptability: Evaluated against PWS requirements, Technical Approach, Materials & Equipment List, Schedule & Phasing, Contractor Qualifications (minimum 5 years' experience), Safety & Compliance, Warranty, and Past Performance (minimum three relevant projects in the last five years).
Eligibility: Offerors must be SBA VetCert-certified and listed in SAM.gov as SDVOSB-certified at the time of offer and award.

Important Notes

A Technical Site Visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 am CST; RSVP is required. Amendment A0001 provides official Q&A and clarifies requirements, including details on manhole inspections, fiber design standards (UFC 135-11), rack specifications, and confirms no bonds are required. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. This is a brand-new contract with no incumbent.