656-26-702 EHRM DDPO 2.0

This contract solicitation, designated 36C26326B0028-0002 and titled "656-26-702 EHRM DDPO 2.0," is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 23, and is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The project involves installation work at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota, primarily the installation of Category 6A (Cat6A) data drops along with red-colored emergency power outlets and standard non-emergency power outlets within sensitive clinical areas including the Emergency Room (ER), Operating Room (OR), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). All work must comply with TIA-568-C cabling standards and specification 27 10 00, adhere to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements for Stearns County, Minnesota, and be performed during restricted hours (nights and weekends) to minimize disruption to medical operations. J-hooks are prohibited for cable support, requiring the use of conduits, and all installation occurs inside existing telecom rooms with sufficient capacity. The contract performance is scheduled for 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposal submissions are due electronically by June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, with bid opening earlier at 10:00 AM the same day. Communications, including questions and submissions, are managed primarily via email to the Contract Specialist Timothy Wanamaker and Contracting Officer Dwayne Brauch, both located in Saint Paul, MN. The award evaluation focuses on the price proposal as the primary factor, though specific weights, adjectival ratings, or full basis of award details are not provided. Bonds such as bid, payment, and performance bonds are required with submission and after award, respectively. Contractor eligibility requires verified SDVOSB status in the VA’s Vendor Information Pages database at the time of proposal and award. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables take place at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, with government oversight by the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. The estimated contract value ranges from $100,000 to $250,000, reflecting the magnitude of the electrical construction work involved. No packaging, marking, or FOB terms are defined, and standard FAR clauses are not included in the material provided, indicating emphasis on administrative and procedural compliance for this solicitation and subsequent award.