Z1DA--Copy of Upgrade TV System IFB 553-22-209
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting bids for the Upgrade TV System Network project (553-22-209) at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Proposals are due by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to install a 1.4 telecom system. Key tasks include:
- Procuring and installing approximately 6000 linear feet of fiber optic cable, including pull strings, patch cables, and testing.
- Installing cable raceways using 1" EMT conduit, flex conduit, j-boxes, j-hooks, fittings, and hardware.
- Assembling and installing up to 40 networking cable mitigation boards and 45 Fiber distribution boxes.
- Implementing HILTI-FS1 fire stopping for raceway penetrations.
- Adhering to safety and infectious control measures, including sealing work area doors with dust barriers, using air scrubbers, and installing sticky mats.
- Assembling and installing government-furnished equipment such as networking racks, uninterruptible power supplies, ethernet switches, fiber optic transceivers, and keystone patch panels.
- The period of performance is 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Work must be performed without disruption to Medical Center operations, primarily during normal administrative hours (7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors must comply with manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, and VA standards. This includes providing all necessary construction and safety barriers, temporary partitions, and walk-off mats. The Contractor's Project Manager must hold a 30-hour OSHA certificate, and all subcontractors require 10-hour OSHA training. All work performed must be fully documented.
Mandatory Submissions & Eligibility
This acquisition is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard. Bidders must submit:
- A completed VAAR 852.219-75 Deviation (Limitations of Subcontracting Compliance Certification). Failure to submit or incomplete information will lead to rejection.
- A Pre-Award Contractor Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Form, including past three years' safety data, OSHA 300/300a forms, and an EMR rate letter from their insurance carrier. Bidders must also adhere to the prevailing wage rates specified in the "General Decision Number" for Wayne County, Michigan. Reviewing the provided drawings is crucial for understanding the detailed scope.
Submission & Deadlines
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026, by 1:00 PM local time.
- Pre-Bid Site Visit: Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: April 17, 2026. Offerors must submit an original completed and signed SF 24 Bid Bond or other allowable Bid Security and acknowledge all amendments. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Angelo D Vivio, Contract Specialist, at Angelo.Vivio@va.gov.