N061--EHRM NEXTGEN WIFI UPGRADES
ID: 36C24125Q0170Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (N061)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ff453526bee648eaaa164657834e0e61/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice for vendors capable of providing EHRM NextGen WiFi upgrades at the Veterans Health Administration Boston Healthcare System located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The procurement aims to gather information on potential contractors who can install WiFi access points, conduits, CAT 6A cables, and necessary patch panels, while adhering to strict security and records management protocols. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and supporting small business participation in federal contracting. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by 12 PM EST on January 3, 2025, to the designated contracting officer, Issa Shawki, at issa.shawki@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Issa ShawkiContracting Officer
    (774) 826-3192
    issa.shawki@va.gov
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    36C24125Q0170.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for EHRM NextGen WiFi upgrades at the Veterans Health Administration Boston Healthcare System. This notice aims to gather information on potential vendors capable of providing specified services under NAICS code 517810. It serves as market research rather than a solicitation for bids, and no contract will be awarded at this stage. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by January 3, 2025, via email to the designated contracting officer. The scope of work includes the installation of WiFi access points, conduits, CAT 6A cables, as well as necessary patch panels and support structures. The contractor will also be responsible for security measures required on VA sites and maintaining compliance with extensive records management obligations. The work must be completed within 90 days of issuance of the notice to proceed. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and its adherence to procurement protocols while supporting small business participation. Potential vendors are encouraged to provide detailed capability statements documenting their qualifications for the task.
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