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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 15, 2019 SAM #6590
SOURCES SOUGHT

Z -- Upgrade Fiber Optic Cabling (VA-19-00036622)

Notice Date

12/13/2019 11:48:12 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) HAMPTON VA 23667 USA
 

ZIP Code

23667
 

Solicitation Number

36C24620Q0164
 

Response Due

12/20/2019 8:59:59 PM
 

Archive Date

02/18/2020
 

Point of Contact

Christina SwandoNetwork Contracting Office 6100 Emancipation Drive, Bldg. 27Hampton, VA 23667Christina.Swando@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Christina.Swando@va.gov
(Christina.Swando@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

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

Awardee

null
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice for Architect/Engineering services to replace IT cabling throughout the Hampton VAMC campus. Please respond if you have the ability and intent to complete this requirement. Include in your response a copy of your capabilities statement. This Sources Sought Notice is intended to locate Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Small Businesses.The anticipated NAICS Code for this requirement is 541310.This is not a Request for Quotation and quotes shall not be reviewed at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the contractor as a result of this Sources Sought Notice.This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.Minimum needs of the Government are as follows:The A/E design shall provide services for the Upgrade Fiber Optic Cabling Project at Hampton VA, Medical Center. The A/E shall design to replace the existing data distribution pathway and Security infrastructure in accordance with Government OIT standards and provide an improved data distribution and enhanced security infrastructure. The A/E design shall provide installation and testing of all improvements to the IT infrastructure. The A/E design shall provide all material in accordance with the VA OIT requirements. Design shall comply with VA guidelines and specifications; design manuals and specifications can be found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Design shall also meet all applicable codes and standards. The A/E design shall provide for a specific construction budget. Completed design shall result in a cost that is within the budget limitations. SERVICES REQUIRED:Architect/Engineering (A/E)Site investigationSecurity, Communication and ElectricalCoordinate, conduct and document meetings (provide minutes to all participants)Construction drawings and specificationsThird party construction estimates Construction period servicesConstruction Final InspectionConduct Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in conjunction with VA Safety/Infection Control staffRecommended fiber type Single Mode fiber (SMF) outdoor (OSP) type for the underground fiber trunk line and indoor/outdoor (ISP/OSP) for the connection between splice points and the buildings. OSP Fiber ring topology Recommend the following in building termination method at main service entrance facility: Splice incoming ribbon cable to cable assembly - 24 or 48 strand riser or plenum rated jacket, raw on one end, break out to LC connectors on other. Lengths determined by location and layouts of MDF.Conduit and Pathways Outside Plant ConstructionMethod of construction All responses shall be submitted via email by Friday, December 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST. Responses shall be submitted to Christina Swando at Christina.Swando@va.gov. Phone calls shall not be accepted for this notice.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/be0459faa79548aab17f8f8f8596fbca/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Hampton VA Medical Center;100 Emancipation Drive;Hampton 23667, USA

Zip Code: 23667

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05516906-F 20191215/191213230301 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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