EHRM Installation of NextGen Wi-Fi Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform an EHRM Installation of NextGen Wi-Fi Upgrade at the Providence VA Medical Center. The project involves installing twenty-three (23) new Wi-Fi access points across multiple buildings, requiring comprehensive infrastructure work including approximately 750 linear feet of conduit and 3,500 linear feet of CAT 6A cable installation. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, certifications, supervision, and materials to complete the complex installation, which includes creating new conduit paths, installing cable biscuits, making horizontal and vertical penetrations, and ensuring proper fire stopping. The solicitation requires strict compliance with VA specifications and technical requirements outlined in the statement of work. Proposals are due by June 13, 2025, with the opportunity falling under NAICS code 238210 and having a project magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000.

The contract is exclusively set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with the place of performance located in North Providence, Rhode Island 02908. The project timeline requires completion within 180 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with work spanning multiple buildings including one in a mental health ward. Detailed technical specifications include precise requirements for wireless access point installation, including junction box placement, raceway and conduit installation, cable routing, and system integration. The project involves extensive technical and procedural requirements, including safety protocols, construction security measures, and infection control procedures. Contractors will need to carefully coordinate with VA medical center operations and adhere to stringent federal safety and construction standards, with the work involving complex networking infrastructure upgrades across the Providence VA Medical Center's facilities.