Fiber Optic Cable and installation for the paging system upgrade expansion

This amendment to Solicitation No. 36C25226Q0310, for fiber optic cable installation at the William S. Middleton VA Medical Center, announces a mandatory in-person site visit and extends the solicitation closing date. The site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CT), with vendors required to check in by 10:45 AM (CT). Attendance is highly recommended, as vendors are responsible for all information obtained during the visit. The new solicitation closing date is March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM (CT). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment is crucial for vendors to prepare competitive quotations by understanding site conditions and adhering to the new submission deadline.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Fiber Optic Cable and Paging System Upgrade at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The project involves providing, installing, and testing 6-strand fiber optic cable to Buildings 4 and 12, and 12-strand fiber optic cable from Room C-125 to the Penthouse, including associated accessories and project management. Work must be scheduled during off-hours to minimize disruption to hospital operations. The contract period is from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, with an estimated value of $19 Million. Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, and past performance, and must be submitted electronically to Erica.Grimslid@va.gov by March 12, 2026, at 5 P.M. Central Time. The solicitation also includes clauses on security prohibitions related to certain telecommunications equipment, services, and unmanned aircraft systems, as well as requirements for electronic invoice submission through the Tungsten Network.