This amendment to solicitation 36C25526Q0049 for Telephone Landlines, Cable & Internet Services at the Columbia Veteran's Transition House extends the offer receipt deadline to November 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. It also provides answers to various questions from offerors regarding the technical requirements. Key clarifications include the acceptance of Wireless Access Points, the preference for analog phone lines (two per unit), and COAX for cable TV (two drops per unit with basic channels). The facility consists of two 1300 sq ft residential units, each with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. The VA requires two separate monthly telephone accounts and two televisions per unit. There is no existing PBX, and site visits are not offered.
This government solicitation (36C25526Q0049) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for telephone landlines, cable television, and Wi-Fi internet services at the Veteran's Transition House in Columbia, MO. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking a contractor to provide and install these services at two duplexes (309 & 311 Pershing Road) from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, including four option periods. The services must be reliable, consistent, offer a minimum of 1 gigabit per second internet speed, and include necessary supporting devices. The contractor is responsible for installation by February 8, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email by October 12, 2025. Offers will be evaluated based on FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3, with specific emphasis on SDVOSB certification and subcontracting limitations, ensuring that the prime contractor performs at least 50% of the work.