5975--607-26-3-6653-0011 Paging System Upgrade Expansion (VA-26-00047291)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks a fixed-price contract for fiber optic cable provision, installation, and testing to support a dedicated paging system infrastructure at Madison Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

The scope requires installation of 6-strand indoor/outdoor armored plenum single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable to Buildings 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 12, and 18 or 24-strand indoor armored plenum single-mode OS2 fiber from Room C-125 to the Penthouse in Building 1. The contractor must provide 1U fiber drawers, LC terminations, and accessories; utilize existing trenches and pathways where possible; and perform work during off-hours (5 PM–7 AM) to minimize disruption to patient care. The government furnishes fiber and accessories to Buildings 2, 5, 6, and 7. Performance must be completed within 60 days after receipt of order. Deliverables include a Contract Management Plan, monthly status reports, and a commissioning report due within 180 calendar days.

The budget is $19 million. Evaluation criteria include technical requirements, installation factors, cost and schedule, contractor qualifications, and past performance. The project involves complex outside plant fiber installation with specified routing across the 2500 Overlook Terrace campus, including directional boring, new handholes, underground copper conduit installation, and coordination with existing utilities and infrastructure.