Y1DA--652-22-704 WIFI NextGen Upgrades

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the installation of conduit and CAT 6 cabling at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA, and Ft. Harrison, VA. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and supervision to complete the services as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and comply with current VA standards for hospital construction and patient care.

• Installation of conduit and CAT 6 cabling for 42 new Access Point (AP) locations across multiple floors and trailers.

• Work includes termination and testing of cabling, but not connection to switches.

• Specific phasing and location details are provided in the SOW and attachments.

• All installations affecting existing finishes must be repaired and painted to match.

• Contractor must comply with VA Master Construction Specifications, technical guidelines, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

• Work may require after-hours or weekend performance due to patient care impacts.

• Contractor must manage construction services including permitting, submittals, scheduling, inspection, testing, environmental protection, and project closeout.

• Adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) is mandatory.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Cost: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Site Visit: Wednesday, April 29, 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 via email. No oral questions accepted.

• Quotes Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET. Submit quotes via email to donteana.gibbs@va.gov and aaron.holmes@va.gov. Only electronic quotes accepted.

• Pricing breakdown required on a separate document and the SF 1442.

• Evaluation will be based on fair and reasonable pricing.

• This project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, in accordance with 38 U.S.C 8127.

• SDVOSBs must be certified with the U.S. Small Business Administration at the time of offer and award.

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

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Attachments include: WIFI AP Locations List, VA ENT Redesign – AP Locations drawings, Combined Specifications, Wage Determination, and LOS (Limitations on Subcontracting) certificate.

• Offerors must field verify all measurements, material quantities, and site conditions prior to submitting a quote.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "WIFI UPGRADES PHASE 2," lists the locations and details of Wi-Fi Access Points (APs) to be installed or upgraded. It serves as a reference for the scope and placement of Wi-Fi infrastructure.

• Building: Identifies the building where the AP is located.
• Floor: Specifies the floor or section within the building.
• Number of AP's: Indicates the quantity of APs in that specific location.
• AP Names: Lists the unique identifiers for each Access Point.
• Justifications/Remarks: Provides brief notes, often indicating "Conduit" for installation method, or specific site conditions.
• AP LOCATION Room #: Details the specific room or area where the AP is to be installed.
• TR Location: Indicates the Telecommunications Room (TR) associated with the AP's location.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope of the Wi-Fi upgrade project. It details the exact number of APs, their precise locations (building, floor, room), and associated infrastructure requirements (e.g., conduit). This information is essential for accurate bidding, site surveys, and project planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment E - LOS.docx," is a VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) Certificate of Compliance, specifically a deviation for services and construction. It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that false certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
• Compliance Verification: The VA may require documentation (invoices, subcontracts) to verify compliance during or after contract performance.
• Cooperation: Offerors agree to cooperate and provide requested documents.
• Completion Requirement: The certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offer. Failure to do so will render the offer ineligible for award.

This is a mandatory certification for all offerors. Bidders must understand the specific subcontracting limitations based on the contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) and ensure their proposed approach complies. Failure to complete and submit this certification will result in disqualification. Bidders should be prepared to provide documentation to prove compliance if awarded the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to building construction projects in Henrico County, Virginia, including the independent city of Richmond. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: VA20250155, effective 12/12/2025.
• State and County: Virginia, Henrico County.
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).
• Trades and Rates: Lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous trades, including Asbestos Worker, Boilermaker, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Plumber, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Glazier, HVAC Mechanic, Laborer (various types), Painter, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Sprinkler Fitter, Tile Finisher, Tile Setter, Truck Driver, and Waterproofer.
• Paid Holidays: Details paid holidays for specific trades (e.g., Asbestos Worker, Elevator Mechanic).
• Vacation: Specifies vacation pay credit for Elevator Mechanics.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these prevailing wage requirements. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C - Combined Specifications.pdf," appears to be a comprehensive set of specifications for a construction project, likely related to "WIFI Upgrades" as indicated by the header "652-22-701 WIFI Upgrades" found on multiple pages. It details general requirements, safety protocols, quality control measures, and specific technical requirements for various aspects of the project.

• General Requirements: Outlines safety requirements, general intentions for site preparation, bid item statements, and specifications/drawings access.
• Safety Requirements: Details extensive safety protocols, including specific requirements for fall protection, confined space entry, welding and cutting, fire safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and accident prevention plans (APP).
• Quality Control: Establishes requirements for Contractor Quality Control (CQC) systems, submittals, testing procedures, and inspections.
• Submittals and Deliverables: Specifies procedures for shop drawings, product data, samples, and other required documentation.
• Specific Technical Sections: Includes detailed specifications for firestopping, electronic safety and security systems (conductors, cables, conduits, boxes), and other related construction elements.
• Warranty Management: Outlines requirements for warranty plans, performance and payment bonds, and pre-warranty conferences.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the technical scope, quality standards, safety obligations, and administrative requirements of the project. Bidders must thoroughly review these specifications to understand the full extent of work, associated risks, compliance obligations, and the quality of materials and workmanship expected. It directly impacts the ability to accurately estimate costs, develop a compliant proposal, and plan for project execution. Key areas for bidders to focus on include safety requirements, submittal procedures, quality control expectations, and specific technical requirements for the "WIFI Upgrades" project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment B - VA ENT Redesign - AP Locations.pdf", provides detailed floor plans and annotations for the VA ENT Redesign project, specifically focusing on Access Point (AP) locations within various buildings at the Richmond facility. It serves as a visual guide for the "VA WiFi NextGen Technology Refresh Project."

• Floor Plans: Detailed layouts of multiple buildings (Building 500 across various floors and sections, Building 501, 507, 509, 511, 512, 513, 514, 520, 521, and HAS Trailers T516, T517).
• AP Annotations: Each floor plan indicates the status and location of Access Points (APs), categorized as Original AP, Redesign AP, Move w/New Cable AP, Move AP, Not Installed AP, and Remediation AP.
• Coverage Areas: Shaded areas (e.g., red, orange, light blue) denote different coverage levels or specific conditions such as 'Best Effort Coverage', 'Recommended AP Coverage', 'Inaccessible Area', 'Construction', 'Do Not Survey - Activation Area', and 'Asbestos Area'.
• Legend: A comprehensive legend explains the symbols and color-coding used throughout the document.
• Revision History: Includes template and content revision history, with the latest revision (2.1) dated August 6, 2024.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the existing and proposed Wi-Fi infrastructure layout, including the physical locations of APs, areas requiring coverage, and any areas with specific constraints or requirements. It directly informs the scope of work for any potential network deployment, upgrade, or remediation efforts related to the VA WiFi NextGen project.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6. The government intends to release a Request for Quote (RFQ) for project 652-22-704, which involves the installation of NextGen WIFI, including conduit and CAT6 cabling, at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA.

• Installation of conduit and CAT 6 cabling as detailed in the Scope of Work (SOW).

• The contractor will be responsible for providing all transportation, materials, parts, tools, specialized equipment, labor, supervision, and technical expertise.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000 (IAW FAR 36.204).

• Approximate Solicitation Issue Date: April 16th, 2026.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: April 16th, 2026, 4 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• The government intends to award within 120 days from the quote receipt date.

• The solicitation will be available only via the Internet at https://sam.gov/.

• Offerors are responsible for obtaining solicitation documents from SAM and acknowledging all amendments.

• No paper copies of the solicitation, attachments, specifications, or drawings will be provided.

• No costs associated with attendance or quote preparation will be reimbursed.

• Site visit details will be provided in the issued solicitation; no other site visits will be conducted.

• This announcement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 238210 with a size standard of $19M.

• To be eligible for award, SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in the Small Business Administration Dynamic Small Business Search (SBA DSBS) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

• Failure to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database will render a firm ineligible for award.

• This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes.

• Potential offerors are responsible for bringing necessary personnel, tooling, and materials for any site visit.

• No email, fax, or telephone inquiries will be answered regarding this announcement.