K059--Relocate T-Mobile Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VISN 17) issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract on April 3, 2026, for the relocation of T-Mobile equipment at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The solicitation number is 36C25726Q0425, and it is classified under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a large business size standard. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a sole source procurement notice, indicating that the government has determined only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, with a response deadline of April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

Interested parties may submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by the April 10, 2026 deadline, though the government retains sole discretion to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted. The work involves removing and relocating wall-mounted T-Mobile equipment from nine IT closets across multiple buildings to accommodate infrastructure upgrades related to the Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) project, with the period of performance extending through July 22, 2027. Contractors must demonstrate capability to coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative, manage utility shutdowns with proper advance notice, comply with strict VA specifications and OSHA standards, maintain Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, and ensure all personnel possess required certifications including OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification and current tuberculosis screening. Key eligibility requirements include obtaining applicable permits, providing comprehensive documentation such as as-built drawings and O&M manuals, adhering to work hour restrictions (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday unless pre-approved), and maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The point of contact for this opportunity is Sherine Brooks at Sherine.Brooks@va.gov, and interested parties should note that responses are not offers and cannot form binding contracts under FAR 15.201(e).