Z2DA--Install DDPO per CSR 676-26-702 Tomah

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking quotes for the installation of Distributed Data and Power Optical (DDPO) infrastructure at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin under Project 676-26-702. The scope of work includes pulling CAT 6A cabling for 52 analog phone locations, installing approximately 42 data drops with 6 outlets across multiple buildings, terminating fiber optic connections in Building 407, establishing new telecommunications rooms, and demolishing existing analog phone cabling. Key contract requirements include compliance with VA standards and industry specifications (TIA-568-C, NFPA 70 and 99, OSHA 1926), submission of a Critical Path Method schedule with cost-loading, development of an Accident Prevention Plan addressing infection control and safety protocols, and use of mobile HEPA filtration carts for cable work in high-risk patient areas. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror whose quote conforms to solicitation requirements, with no technical evaluation factors included in the selection process. The current deadline for quote submission is May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT, with the Request for Information period having closed on April 8, 2026; seven amendments have been issued since the original solicitation posted on March 24, 2026, with the most recent amendment issued on April 29, 2026 indicating that no further clarifications will be accepted.

This procurement is set aside 100 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified in the SBA VetCert database, with no current incumbents identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated contract value falls within the $250,000 to $500,000 range, awarded as a firm fixed price contract with no economic price adjustment clause. The contractor must complete all work within 95 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which is anticipated within 90 days of award, with preliminary milestones including a pre-construction kickoff meeting at Notice to Proceed plus 5 days, submission of pre-construction deliverables by plus 10 days, 50 percent completion by plus 75 days, and final completion by plus 90 days. Performance will take place at the Tomah VA Medical Center located at 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, Wisconsin 54660, with work spanning multiple buildings (400, 402, 403, 406, 407, 408, 412, 416, and 23) across the facility. The contractor must also maintain a one-year warranty period from acceptance with response obligations of one business day for routine trouble calls and six hours for emergency calls.