36C255-25-AP-0276 Continued Guest Wi-Fi Services - Topeka VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a contract related to Guest Wi-Fi Services at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract opportunity, identified as 36C255-25-AP-0276, is specifically targeting Cox Kansas Telecom, LLC as the sole provider. The procurement falls under NAICS code 517111 for Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The notice was posted on December 5, 2024, with a response deadline of December 16, 2024. The VA Network Contracting Office 15 will be managing this procurement.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to maintain the existing proprietary Wi-Fi infrastructure through a direct negotiation with Cox Kansas Telecom under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5. The place of performance will be the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care facility located in Topeka, Kansas. No competitive solicitation will be issued due to the unique nature of the current infrastructure. Contractors interested in obtaining more information should contact Teresa Cabanting, the Contracting Officer at the Fort Leavenworth VA NCO15 office via email. The notice will remain archived for 10 days following the response date. Potential contractors should note that this is a sole source procurement, which means competitive bidding will not be conducted, and only Cox Kansas Telecom is being considered for this specific contract opportunity.
36C255-25-AP-0276 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
12/5/24, 2:35 PM 36C25525Q0092 Continued Guest Wi-Fi Services - Topeka VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, is seeking a contractor to provide continued Guest Wi-Fi Services for the Colmery-O'Neil VAMC in Topeka, Kansas. The solicitation requires a comprehensive cable television and internet service solution, including Veterans Guest Internet Access (VGIA) wireless service for veterans, families, and guests. Key contract requirements include installation and maintenance of cable TV drops, wireless internet access points, content filtering, and 24/7/365 technical support with 99% uptime. The evaluation criteria will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price factors, with vendors required to submit detailed plans for maintenance, customer service, technical documentation, quality assurance, risk management, and transition. Important dates include a site visit on January 10, 2025, questions due by January 23, 2025 at 11:00am CST, and quotes due January 30, 2025 at 11:00am CST.
The contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 517111, with a size standard of 1500 employees. The current provider is Cox Communications, and the contract period of performance is from March 3, 2025 to March 2, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available through 2030. The facility encompasses multiple buildings with 94 rooms, 43 existing access points, and approximately 95 beds within WiFi range, expecting around 500 peak users. The scope includes 142 TV drops across various buildings, with specific requirements for network infrastructure that must accommodate 25% expansion capacity. The place of performance is located in Topeka, Kansas 66622, with the contractor responsible for managing complex network infrastructure including satellite dish installation, switch configurations, and comprehensive internet and cable services across the VA medical center campus.
36C25525Q0092 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
12/31/24, 3:51 PM 36C25525P0191 Continued Guest Wi-Fi Services - Topeka VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 has awarded contract 36C25525P0191 to DEFENSE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS LLC for continued guest Wi-Fi services at the Topeka VA Medical Center (VAMC). The contract, designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business opportunity, was awarded on February 24, 2025, with a total contract value of $266,807.22. This award notice reflects the agency's commitment to providing enhanced digital connectivity services for veterans and visitors at the Topeka VAMC facility, utilizing a procurement strategy that supports veteran-owned businesses.
36C25525P0191 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
2/25/25, 10:28 AM 36C255-25-AP-0276 Guest&Patient Wi-Fi & Cable Services - Topeka
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15) has issued a Pre-Solicitation notice for guest and patient Wi-Fi and cable television services at the Topeka VA Medical Center. The sources sought notice seeks qualified contractors to provide these services, with key requirements including 24/7 technical support, 99% uptime, minimum internet speeds of 2Mbps upload and 10Mbps download, and adherence to all VA IT and security standards. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, size status, and other requested information by the December 4, 2024 deadline at 11:00 AM Central Time.
This contract opportunity is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The notice does not provide any information on potential incumbents, award values or budget ranges, or specific quantity requirements. However, an attached drawing and Excel file provide details on the number of cable TV drops needed at various locations throughout the Topeka VAMC facility.
36C255-25-AP-0276 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
11/19/24, 4:07 PM 36C255-25-AP-0276 Continued Guest Wi-Fi Services - Topeka VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking a contractor to provide continued guest Wi-Fi services for the Topeka VA Medical Center. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency is preparing a solicitation for advanced wireless network infrastructure and guest internet access solutions. The opportunity is focused on maintaining and potentially upgrading the existing Wi-Fi capabilities for veterans, visitors, and staff at the medical facility. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, typical federal IT service contracts assess technical capabilities, past performance, and cost competitiveness. The solicitation is currently in a pre-proposal stage, with responses due by January 30, 2025, and was initially posted on December 31, 2024.
The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which aligns with federal procurement goals of supporting veteran entrepreneurs. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111) and the PSC category of IT and Telecom - Network as a Service (DG10). While exact budget details are not provided, similar VA medical center Wi-Fi service contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually. The contract will likely cover a base period of one to three years with potential option years for continued service. The technical scope will involve maintaining robust, secure, and high-performance wireless network infrastructure that meets the Department of Veterans Affairs' specific technological and security requirements.
36C255-25-AP-0276 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
12/31/24, 3:41 PM