N059--512-22-714 EHRM NextGen Wi-Fi AP Completion

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking a contractor to complete the EHRM NextGen Wi-Fi Access Point installation at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The project involves installing four Wi-Fi access points, approximately 400 linear feet of conduit with junction boxes and fire stopping, and 400 linear feet of CAT 6A cable from access points to IT rooms with patch panel termination. The solicitation requires a comprehensive technical approach that meets VA infrastructure standards, including precise installation procedures, testing protocols, and quality assurance measures. Contractors must submit electronic bids by March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm EST, with a bid opening via Microsoft Teams. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2025 at 10:00am EST at Building 4, and all contractor questions are due by February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm EST.

This contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with NAICS code 236220 and a size standard of $45 million. The project's magnitude of construction is between $0-$25,000, with a performance period of 45 days after Notice to Proceed. The specific location of work is 3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218, focusing on Building 1's ground floor and Building 4's first floor. Contractors must conduct asbestos testing before work in Building 4 and follow specific waste disposal procedures if asbestos is discovered. The project is part of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative within VISN 5, targeting strategic improvements to the medical center's wireless network infrastructure to support advanced healthcare technology and communication systems.