Y1DA--652-22-704 WIFI NextGen Upgrades
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6, is soliciting proposals for WIFI NextGen Upgrades at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA, and Ft. Harrison, VA. This project involves the installation of conduit and CAT 6 cabling for new Access Point (AP) locations. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due Monday, May 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and supervision for the installation of conduit and CAT 6 cabling for 42 new AP locations across multiple floors and trailers. The work includes termination and testing of cabling, but not connection to switches. All installations affecting existing finishes must be repaired and painted. The project requires compliance with VA Master Construction Specifications, technical guidelines, federal, state, and local codes, as well as Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM). Work may necessitate after-hours or weekend performance due to patient care impacts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Set-Aside: Competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at the time of offer and award.
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Bldg 500, Richmond, Virginia 23249. This is the only scheduled site visit.
- Questions Due: Monday, May 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET. Submit via email.
- Quotes Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET. Submit electronic offers via email to donteana.gibbs@va.gov and aaron.holmes@va.gov.
- Required Submissions: SF 1442 (Blocks 14, 15, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 20C), detailed price breakdown, company information (UIE, Cage Code, Tax ID, Contractor's License), OSHA/EPA violation summary, Experience Modification Rate (EMR) <= 1.0, and the completed VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (Attachment E).
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated for fair and reasonable pricing.
Key Attachments & Notes
Crucial attachments include the WIFI AP Locations List (Attachment A), VA ENT Redesign - AP Locations drawings (Attachment B), Combined Specifications (Attachment C), Wage Determination (Attachment D), and the Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) Certificate (Attachment E). Bidders must field verify all measurements, material quantities, and site conditions. Failure to submit the LOS certificate will render an offer ineligible. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) is mandatory.