D--Installation and Telephone Lines for Admin Lease Building

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking contractors for the installation and monthly servicing of communication lines. Specifically, the contract involves the setup of one DS3 digital telephone line along with a network connection, and one B-1 circuit to facilitate voice and fax communications between the existing campus and a leased administrative building within Fort Wayne. This service is critical for maintaining reliable communications between these two locations. The solicitation for this contract was anticipated to be released around August 26, 2010, with an award expected by mid-September 2010. The project’s notice to proceed is projected for November 2010. The contract is structured for an initial base year with the possibility to renew for four additional one-year option periods, allowing for long-term service continuity. The contract falls under the NAICS code 517110, which relates to wired telecommunications carriers, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 10 based in Dayton, Ohio.