C1DA--552-23-503, AE Expand Security Fiber Backbone
ID: 36C25024R0165Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the expansion of the Security Fiber Backbone at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The project involves comprehensive design and construction services aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Avigilon camera network, which includes surveys, cost estimates, construction drawings, and specifications. This initiative is crucial for improving the security infrastructure and operational efficiency of the facility, with an estimated budget between $250,000 and $500,000. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by September 20, 2024, at 16:00 Eastern Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Lakeisha Jackson at Lakeisha.Jackson@va.gov or (216) 447-8300 ext. 49622 for further information.

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    Lakeisha JacksonContract Specialist
    (216) 447-8300 ext. 49622
    Lakeisha.Jackson@va.gov
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    The presolicitation notice outlines an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the expansion of the Security Fiber Backbone under solicitation number 36C25024R0165. This project is designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and falls under the Product Service Code C1DA with a corresponding NAICS Code of 541330. The work will be conducted at the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 located in Dayton, Ohio. Response submissions are due by September 20, 2024, at 16:00 Eastern Time, with details including a Statement of Work and Evaluation Criteria provided in additional pages. The contracting office, led by Contract Specialist Lakeisha Jackson, is based in Independence, Ohio. The solicitation aims to enhance the security infrastructure for the VA, reflecting the agency's commitment to improving services for veterans while supporting small business participation.
    The Statement of Work for Project 552-24-503 outlines the design and construction services required to expand the security fiber backbone at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The contractor is tasked with providing comprehensive design services, which include surveys, cost estimates, construction drawings, and specifications. A focus is placed on enhancing the operational capabilities of the Avigilon camera network by connecting existing systems to the fiber backbone. Key responsibilities involve collaboration with various stakeholders to gather information relevant to the design process, ensuring that the construction minimizes disruptions to facility operations. The project budget is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, and the contractor must adhere to federal, state, and local standards throughout the design and construction phases. Performance periods are strictly outlined, requiring completion of work within 60 days following the notice to proceed. Evaluation criteria for contractor selection emphasize technical capability, past performance, capacity to accomplish work, and the extent of engagement with veteran-owned small businesses. The document signifies the government’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure, maintaining safety, and meeting operational needs in alignment with established regulations and standards.
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