N059--VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Cellular Distributive Antenna System Equipment & Install

This contract involves the removal and replacement of the existing neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) with a new, enhanced neutral host Solid DAS system at the Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The upgraded system is required to support major cellular service providers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, covering all hospital facilities and connected buildings, such as the Administrative Building (Building 6). The contractor is responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-deployment activities including RF surveys, IBwave-designed DAS planning and approval, installation of new equipment (including antennas, fiber optic cables, and amplifier modules from specified manufacturers like CommScope and Corning), integration with the existing infrastructure, and removal and disposal of legacy equipment and associated debris. All installation and commissioning must comply with stringent standards including NFPA-99, FDA, OSHA, Joint Commission, VA safety protocols, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures to ensure patient and staff safety. The system commissioning requires detailed testing, including fiber optic verification, segment sweep, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing to certify operational readiness, supported by thorough documentation such as mechanical drawings, RF coverage maps, photographs, and test results. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238210 and is managed by the VA Sierra Pacific Network Contracting Office 21. It is a sources-sought announcement intended to identify qualified vendors prior to a formal solicitation. Key contract performance requirements include the provision of factory-trained, vendor-verified personnel; rapid on-site response within two hours for outages during warranty periods; and mandatory re-performance of non-compliant work at the contractor’s expense, including OEM consultations if recurrent failures occur. Contractor qualifications emphasize prior experience working in VA or government healthcare settings, the capability to coordinate after-hours work to minimize operational disruptions, and adherence to the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program, with eligibility verification through the VA’s VIP database. The period of performance is set for one year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Administrative and contract management details point to a formalized oversight process by the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, although no formal evaluation factors, contract award value, or structured clause template with FAR references are provided in this notice. Submissions are limited to capability statements highlighting socioeconomic status, technical experience, and compliance with eligibility criteria, to be sent by email to the designated Contracting