Removal of Abandoned Telecommunications Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 5, is conducting market research for removal of abandoned telecommunications equipment at the Washington DC VA Medical Center with responses due by 11:00 AM EST on September 28, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or binding request for proposal.

Work involves safe disconnection, removal, and disposal of abandoned telecommunications equipment, cabling, conduit, and cable pressurization systems located in the Main Equipment Room (MER-3) of the Main Hospital Building. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, testing, and disposal services while maintaining operational status of active telecommunications, life safety, security, and other critical building systems throughout performance.

Scope includes compliance with VA Master Construction Specifications, NFPA 70 (NEC), OSHA requirements, ANSI/TIA Telecommunications Standards, BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, and applicable Federal, State, Local, EPA, and VA requirements. Key deliverables are a demolition work plan, project schedule, safety plan, Lockout/Tagout procedures, disposal plan, restoration materials, and waste documentation. The contractor must provide three quality assurance hold points (initial demolition area, mid-project inspection, and final acceptance walkthrough), maintain a minimum one-year workmanship warranty on all patching and restoration work, and coordinate any required shutdowns or after-hours work with the VA Contracting Officer's Representative and VA Telecommunications Department at least 72 hours in advance. Work shall be performed during normal VA business hours unless otherwise approved.

Responses should be submitted by email to jameel.gordon@va.gov and include company information, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, tax ID, business type classification, Federal Supply Schedule contract number if applicable, and general pricing. NAICS code is 238210; PSC is Z1AA.