N059--Emergency Phone System Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a turn-key replacement for the emergency phone system at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24825Q0623) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure replacement, including installation of eight cellular phone towers and five hard-wired emergency phones in the parking garage. Contractors must be certified telecommunications installation mechanics with specific safety training and demonstrable experience in healthcare facility telecommunications systems. The solicitation requires providers to coordinate with campus safety and OI&T for phone line designations and complete a full system replacement involving labor, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision. Quotes are due by April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated award date of April 15, 2025.

The contract is not traditionally set aside but has specifications aligned with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a small business size standard of $19 Million. The project will be performed at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida, with a performance period from May 1, 2025, to August 30, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS category 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and PSC category N059 for Installation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the system replacement suggests a significant investment in modernizing the medical center's emergency communication infrastructure. The project requires detailed technical capabilities, including complete removal of existing equipment, precise new installation, and comprehensive system testing to ensure operational effectiveness.