J059--FY26: OVAHCS Voice & Data Cabling

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment B: Color Scheme for WAO Drops," provides an authoritative color scheme to be used for WAO drops and horizontal jacket colors, unless otherwise directed by the COR (Contracting Officer's Representative).

• Blue: Workstation/PC
• Green: VoIP (Phone or PC + Phone)
• Purple: Network Printer
• Pink: Tele-med / Health / VTC
• Black: Telephone analog TDM
• Yellow: Biomed equipment
• Orange: Medical Wireless
• White: Kiosk, VIP, Contingency
• Gray: Get Well, VSN, Guest Wireless
• Red: Police/Facilities Control Systems/Management, Security

This attachment specifies color-coding standards that may be relevant for any work involving network infrastructure, equipment identification, or physical installations related to the opportunity. Bidders should note these standards for compliance or planning purposes if the opportunity requires such work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) template used for construction, renovation, and maintenance activities at the Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC). It establishes minimum requirements for assessing and categorizing activity types and associated safety risks to determine necessary precautions. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for activities requiring it.

• PCRA Introductory Information and Instructions: Outlines the purpose of the PCRA and its relation to the ICRA.
• Table 1 - Construction, Renovation, and/or Maintenance Activity Type and Control Measures: Classifies activities into categories (Inspection/upkeep, Small scale, Large scale) and lists corresponding control measures.
• Table 2 - Affected Adjacent Area Assessment: Requires identification of adjacent areas and points of contact for coordination.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Section: Prompts consultation with Infection Prevention and Control.
• PCRA Permit: A fillable permit form to be posted at the project site, detailing activity type, control measures, and required signatures.
• Additional Construction Safety Questions: Inquiries regarding specific hazards like asbestos, air quality, noise, vibration, utility shutdowns, and contractor qualifications.
• ILSM Requirement Assessment Worksheet: Evaluates the need for Interim Life Safety Measures based on specific criteria.
• Interim Life Safety Measures Check Sheet: Lists applicable ILSM activities to be implemented.
• Appendix A: Alternative To Outdoor Exhaust Requirements: Provides guidance on interior construction space exhaust as an alternative to outdoor exhaust.

This document outlines the safety and infection control protocols that contractors must adhere to during construction, renovation, or maintenance activities at the OVAMC. Bidders should review this document to understand the required safety assessments, control measures, permits, and potential coordination efforts necessary for project execution. It highlights the importance of planning for potential hazards and ensuring compliance with VHA standards for patient and staff safety.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for data and voice cabling services for the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) and its associated clinics and off-sites. The contractor will be responsible for installing, removing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and certifying cabling infrastructure, including copper, fiber-optic, coaxial, audio/video, and standard security/access control cabling.

• Installation, routing, termination, testing, and documentation of copper (Cat6A) and fiber-optic cabling.

• Compliance with industry standards (ANSI/TIA, NEC, NFPA) and VA OIT Infrastructure Standards.

• Adherence to specific requirements for different cabling types (e.g., fiber optic applications, data cabling, coaxial cabling, A/V cabling, security/access control cabling).

• Proper labeling of all components per ANSI/TIA-606-C.

• Provision of as-built documentation and electronic reports.

• Maintenance of safety standards (OSHA) and infection control measures (PCRA/ICRA).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements Contract.

• Period of Performance: Base period of one year from award, with four additional one-year ordering periods.

• Guaranteed Minimum: $25,000.00 per fiscal year.

• Maximum Amount: $2,000,000.00.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to Victoria.RoblesBurgos@va.gov by the specified due date and time.

• Offer Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 4 PM EDT.

• Questions Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026, at 4 PM EDT.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Evaluation Approach.

• Award Basis: Most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

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

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) is included.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• All work must comply with VA OIT Infrastructure Standard v3.1.

• Specific details on cabling types, installation practices, testing, and documentation are provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and various attachments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) Version 5.0," outlines the comprehensive technical requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility Information Technology (IT) support infrastructure. It serves as the master reference document for criteria necessary to maintain optimal reliability and efficiency within VA facilities and computing centers.

• Scope: Applies to all aspects of IT support infrastructure at VA-owned, operated, and leased spaces, including planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, modernization, and administration.
• IT Support Space Classification: Defines four types: Core Data Centers (CDC), Mission Support Centers (MSC), Campus Support Centers (CSC), and Network Support Centers (NSC).
• Infrastructure Standards: Details architectural standards, electrical power and grounding, mechanical and environmental conditioning, and telecommunications standards (structured cabling, fiber optic, copper, etc.).
• Administration Standards: Covers data center position identification, naming conventions, and labeling requirements.
• Appendices: Includes Request for Variance, Quality Assurance aids, and Figures, Tables, and References.

This standard is crucial for any vendor involved in designing, installing, or maintaining IT infrastructure within VA facilities. It specifies detailed technical requirements for:

• Cabling: Structured cabling, fiber optic, and UTP standards.
• Power and Grounding: Electrical distribution, UPS, transformers, and bonding requirements.
• Environmental Control: HVAC, cooling, and temperature/humidity standards for data centers and telecommunications spaces.
• Labeling and Identification: Requirements for consistent and clear labeling of all equipment and infrastructure.
• Quality Assurance: Outlines QA processes, audits, and acceptance criteria.

Understanding and adhering to these standards is essential for ensuring compliance, interoperability, and the overall reliability and efficiency of VA's IT infrastructure.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Data and Voice Cabling services for the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) main campus and its Outpatient Clinics. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO8) is issuing this request.

• Provision of Data and Voice cabling services.

• Services to be performed at the Orlando VA main campus and its Outpatient Clinics.

• The contract will have a planned period of performance of a 5-year ordering period.

• All quotes and information must be received no later than May 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.

• Email all quotes and information to Victoria.roblesburgos@va.gov, Contracting Officer.

• The subject line of the email must be: "36C24826Q0448 Data and Voice Cabling."

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned.

• This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• The applicable NAICS code is 238210.

• The small business size standard is $19M.

• Place(s) of Performance: Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS), 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, including outpatient clinics as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Referenced attachments include: SOLICITATION, Attachment A - OIT-ISTS-v5, ATTACHMENT B - Color Scheme for WAO Drops, and Attachment C - PCRA.