Z2DA--Upgrade UPS System at Telecommunication Room

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8), is seeking construction services to upgrade the UPS backup system located in Telecommunication Room A-20 at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The project encompasses comprehensive upgrades including electrical, mechanical, and fire protection improvements, with specific work involving installation of new electrical feeders, lighting fixtures, interior finishes, cooling systems, asbestos removal, and fire suppression system extensions. The solicitation aims to renovate and expand the telecommunications room to comply with OIT Design Guide standards. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and complete certification processes. The solicitation is expected to be issued on June 9, 2025, with proposals due by July 9, 2025, and all interested parties must prepare for a comprehensive construction project.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a project magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Contractors should be prepared for a 730-calendar day performance period following the Notice to Proceed, indicating a substantial and complex renovation effort. Firms must not only be registered in SAM.gov but also certified in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search to be eligible for the contract. The project is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and represents a significant infrastructure improvement for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation when it becomes available and ensure they meet all certification and registration requirements before the submission deadline.