PR Data Cabling Project

SOL #: 205AE9-26-Q-00010Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION

Washington, DC, 20224, United States

Place of Performance

Guaynabo, PR

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (N059)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae04dfe4ce92497f900086aa14a2a349/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 2, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is soliciting quotes for a PR Data Cabling Project to upgrade data cabling at IRS Building PR4001, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to bring the facility's network infrastructure 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:

Cable Plant Planning & Design: Review, selection, and procurement of components, development of installation designs and specifications.
Installation: Installation of approximately 300 CAT 6A structured cable drops, including runs from the MDF room to alarm panels and specific offices, and 6 new data drops at the 5th Floor IDF Room.
Network Rack Refresh: Organization and refresh of MDF network equipment racks, including patch panels, slim patch cords, cable management, and 6 new PDUs.
Testing & Documentation: Detailed testing and documentation of all installed systems.
Compliance: Adherence to industry standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ANSI/TIA-942, BICSI 002) and IRS compliance for network rooms.
Warranties: Provision of a 1-year workmanship warranty and a 25-year material warranty.
Legacy Cable Disposal: Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of existing legacy cabling.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ 205AE9-26-Q-00010)
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (implied)
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 ($19 Million size standard)
Place of Performance: IRS Building PR4001, City View Plaza, Guaynabo, PR 00968

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern, via email to Nakia.R.Barriteau@irs.gov.
Quotes Due: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern, via email to Nakia.R.Barriteau@irs.gov.
Submission Requirements: Cover letter, technical quote (max 10 pages), and price quote with supporting documents.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price who meets all technical requirements. Partial quotations will not be accepted.
Registration: Offerors must be registered and have an active record in SAM.gov.

Key Clarifications

Site Access: Existing floor plans with Data Drop locations are provided ("City View-Data Drop Floor Plan"). Contractor personnel will be escorted by IRS staff.
Scheduling: After-hours or weekend work can be arranged.
Materials: "Brand name or equal" to Panduit CAT6A cables is acceptable; no specific brand required. Secure staging space for materials is available on the mezzanine floor.
Disposal: Contractor is responsible for legacy cable removal and disposal.
New Requirement: This is a new acquisition.