Z1DA--Update Patient Wifi 610A4-25-226

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), is soliciting bids for the Z1DA--Update Patient Wifi project (610A4-25-226) at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Fort Wayne Campus in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves replacing and upgrading the patient Wi-Fi system. Bids are due by March 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM (EST).

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, supervision, quality, and safety measures to update the patient Wi-Fi system. Key tasks include:

• Building 1: Replacing 10 access points, 2 consoles, 4 switches, 1 server, and 1 firewall on the first floor; replacing 4 access points and 1 switch, removing 1 access point, and adding CAT6A cabling on the second floor; installing wiring, a directional Wi-Fi antenna, and a Wi-Fi router on the third floor; and replacing 11 access points and 1 switch on the fourth floor.
• Building 2: Installing one Wi-Fi repeater, one Wi-Fi router, and three access points with associated wiring.
• Building 8: Installing two new access points, one switch, one omnidirectional antenna, one Wi-Fi router, and racking for the switch. Work in Building 8 must be performed during off-hours (5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Monday-Friday).
• Equipment: Specific models or equivalents for Ruckus R650 access points, ICX 7150 switches, 1000BASE-SX SFP transceivers, and CAT6A cabling are specified.
• Deliverables: Provide a site-specific safety plan, construction schedule, and submittals. Return all replaced equipment to VANIHCS Engineering. Dispose of all waste and clean work areas.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
• Magnitude of Construction: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
• NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million).
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Bid Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM (EST).
• Published Date: January 26, 2026.
• Requests for Information (RFI) Deadline: February 19, 2026.
• Pre-bid Site Visit: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM at 1700 E. 38th Street, Building #2352, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Location: Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10), 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 325, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Electronic bids are NOT accepted.
• Required Documents: SF 1442 Offer page, acknowledgment of amendments, bid schedule, SF 24 Bid Bond, completed Representations and Certifications.
• Offer Validity: 120 calendar days for Government acceptance.
• Eligibility: Only VA-certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA Small Business Search at the time of bid submission and prior to award are eligible.
• Bid Opening: Public Bid Opening on March 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM (EST) via Zoom (link to be provided in the Final Amendment).

Key Attachments

• Drawings (Attachment VI & II): Critical architectural drawings and floor plans detailing proposed locations for network infrastructure (APs, switches, firewalls, servers, routers, antennas, repeaters, cabling) across Buildings 1, 2, and 8.
• Standards Specification (Attachment V): Outlines technical specifications, safety protocols, project schedules, submittal procedures, construction waste management, and sustainable construction requirements.
• Contractor EMR Certification Form (Attachment IV): Requires submission of safety and environmental records (OSHA 300 data, DART Rate, EMR) for pre-award evaluation.
• Davis-Bacon (Attachment III): Provides wage determination for Indiana, essential for accurate labor cost estimation and compliance.
• VHA Directive 1192 (Attachment I): Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form, relevant for personnel interacting with VHA facilities/patients.