36C25526Q0102 CAT6a Cable Pull - KC VAMC

This government solicitation, 36C25526Q0102, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the installation of approximately 800 CAT6a cables over a five-year period at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The project requires the contractor to adhere to strict infection control protocols, manage fire penetrations, conduct core drilling, and perform monthly cable pulls. Key requirements include the demolition of existing cables, new installations with raceways and fire protection, and the provision of all necessary materials compatible with the Federal Electronic Health Record (FEHR) project. The solicitation specifies a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and outlines comprehensive contract clauses covering IT security, payment terms, and contractor responsibilities, including annual security training and compliance with VA directives.

This amendment to solicitation 36C25526Q0102 for a CAT6a Cable Pull at the Kansas City VAMC clarifies that the solicitation is a 100% SDVOSB Set-Aside, open only to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business vendors. The amendment, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, on December 18, 2025, confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The due date for quotes remains January 20, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. Central. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offer is not rejected.

This amendment to solicitation 36C25526Q0102 for a CAT6a Cable Pull at the Kansas City VAMC provides crucial clarifications and answers to offerors' questions. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement for structured cabling services, including demolition and new installations. Key details include the requirement for orange CAT6a cable for patient monitoring and blue for other drops, with Hilti specified for firestopping. The work will involve 50-unit cable blocks with monthly payments, and a 15-working-day lead time for new assignments. Contractors are responsible for furnishing HEPA carts and containment materials for ICRA Level 3 or higher, with a 6-day approval timeline for PCRA/ICRA. The solicitation ends January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central. The project involves both existing facilities and future construction, with work occurring in occupied patient care areas and potentially restricted to off-hours.