PR Data Cabling Project
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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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking Total Small Business contractors to upgrade data cabling at its PR4001 facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued as an RFQ (205AE9-26-Q-00010), aims to bring the facility's data cabling into compliance with industry standards. Quotes are due by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The project involves a comprehensive upgrade of the data cabling infrastructure. Key requirements include:
- Installation of 300 CAT 6A cable drops, including runs from the MDF room to alarm panels and specific offices.
- Installation of 6 new data drops at the 5th Floor IDF Room.
- Refresh and organization of MDF network equipment racks, including patch panels, slim patch cords, cable management, and 6 new PDUs.
- Comprehensive cable plant planning and design review.
- Selection and procurement of necessary components.
- Development of installation designs and specifications.
- Accurate cost estimates for all project phases.
- Phased project scheduling to minimize disruption.
- Detailed testing and documentation of all installed systems.
- Compliance with industry standards such as ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ANSI/TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-607-C, and BICSI 002.
- Adherence to IRS compliance requirements for network rooms and implementation of fire-stopping measures.
- Provision of a 1-year workmanship warranty and a 25-year material warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ). Implied Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Date of Award – June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million).
- PSC Code: N059, Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern.
- Quotes Due: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price who meets all the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Evaluation will consider technical compliance and price. Partial quotations will not be accepted.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a cover letter, a technical quote (maximum 10 pages), and a price quote with supporting documentation via email to Nakia Barriteau (Nakia.R.Barriteau@irs.gov). Contractors must be registered and have an active record in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission. Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov.