DG01--NextGEN Infrastructure Upgrades - COMM TEAM 2

tation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01; March 13, 2026. The most recent Federal Acquisition Circular can be found at Acquisition.gov. Set-Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business. NAICS Code: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million Product/Service Code (PSC): DG01 IT and Telecom - Network Support Services (Labor) The procuring activity is: Activity VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS) Address 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 VA Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking to purchase construction/installation services to install electrical conduit, gang boxes, Category 6A cabling (including TR-end termination), and firestopping in support of the NexGen WiFi Infrastructure project at the West Haven VA Medical Center, in accordance with the Statement of Work at Section 3 below. 2. SUPPLIES/SERVICES CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Install electrical conduit (¾" conduit runs, per SOW Section 3.2.1), 10 locations, including pull string 12 Each (per run) [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] 0002 Install 4 11/16" gang boxes at WiFi access point locations, connected to conduit installed under CLIN 0001 (per SOW Section 3.2.2) 12 Each [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] 0003 Install Category 6A cable at the 10 identified locations, including access cable at each end as needed, and perform cable termination ("punch down") in the Telecommunications Room (TR) at each location (per SOW Section 3.2.3). Connection to the WiFi access point (AP) end is performed by others; WiFi APs are supplied by others. 12 Each (per location) [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] 0004 Firestopping of all wall/floor penetrations created under this contract, UL-listed or equivalent system (per SOW Section 3.2.4) 1 Lot [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] 0005 Cable labeling and connection documentation per ANSI/TIA-606-C and NFPA 70, as modified by the VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (per SOW Section 3.5) 1 Lot [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] 0006 Materials: conduit, gang boxes, and wire 1 Lot [Quoter to propose] [Quoter to propose] Total Evaluated Price: Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Place of Performance / Place of Delivery Address West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT Postal Code 06516 Country UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. 3. STATEMENT OF WORK 3.1 General Intent This project addresses deficiencies within the built environment of the IT and Communication Service Lines and prepares the campus for the Cerner upgrade occurring nationally. The Contractor ("GC") shall provide services for a NexGen WiFi Infrastructure project at the West Haven VA Medical Center (VAMC) in accordance with this Statement of Work. 3.2 Service Scope of Work 3.2.1 Electrical Conduit. Supply labor and material for installation of 12 conduit runs, per the location table at Section 3.3 below. Conduit shall be sized at ¾" between the listed IT closet and the new WiFi access point location. Conduits shall have pull strings installed to facilitate cable installation if cable is not directly installed at the time of conduit installation. See the VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces for acceptable conduit alternatives if plenum-rated EMT is not feasible. Any alternative cable-running method must be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). 3.2.2 4 11/16" Gang Box. Supply labor and material to install a 4 11/16" gang box at each WiFi access point location. Box shall be installed and situated as specified and connected to the conduit installed under 3.2.1. 3.2.3 Cat6A Cable. Supply labor and material to install Category 6A cable at the 12 locations identified in Section 3.3. The Contractor shall punch down (terminate) the cable in the Telecommunications Room (TR) at each location. Connection of the cable to the panel at the WiFi access point (AP) end will be performed by others; WiFi APs will be supplied by others. Access cable shall be added at each end as needed for future connection. 3.2.4 Firestopping. Provide a UL-listed or equivalent approved firestopping system for closure of openings in walls and floors against penetration of flame, heat, smoke, or gases in fire-resistant-rated construction, and for closure of openings in walls against penetration of gases or smoke in smoke partitions. 3.3 Location of Work All work will be performed at the West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. All access points are to be ceiling-mounted. The following 10 locations comprise the full scope of conduit, gang box, and cabling work under this contract: Building Level AP Location Path Gang Box Install at AP Location Building 1 Sub-Ground Hallway left of SG173 ¾" conduit from IT closet SG-164 to AP40 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated horizontally Building 1 Ground G257B ¾" conduit from IT closet G277 to AP82 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 1 9 9176B ¾" conduit from IT closet 9122A to AP29 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 2 Ground G143 ¾" conduit from IT closet G100 to AP33 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated horizontally Building 2 3 3146B ¾" conduit from IT closet 3222 to AP55 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 2 3 3139 ¾" conduit from IT closet 3222 to AP40 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 2 4 4172 ¾" conduit from IT closet 4222 to AP56 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 2 5 5174A ¾" conduit from IT closet 5222 to AP51 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 2 8 8151 ¾" conduit from IT closet 8141 to AP05 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 5 Basement B-16 ¾" conduit from IT closet B25 to AP22 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 24 Basement 3/4" conduit from IT closet B- 24-F1-Closet in A-1 to AP07 location. 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall Building 21 1st floor 3/4" conduit from Data closet to 107 AP07 location 4-11/16 dual gang box situated vertically on wall 3.4 Period of Performance This contract is expected to start upon Notice to Proceed (NTP). It is expected that the Contractor will work on administrative submittals and long-lead-time items during the initial part of the NTP period. No work, including administrative work, shall begin prior to NTP. 3.5 Cable Labeling Labeling and identification of equipment, components, and telecommunications cabling shall be based on ANSI/TIA-606-C, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, as modified by the VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces. All passive infrastructure equipment, components, and telecommunications cabling installed shall be labeled at the time of installation. Telecommunications cable labeling shall include delivery