N059--Cellular Distributive Antenna System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21, is seeking responsive small businesses for the turnkey replacement of the existing Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System in North Las Vegas, Nevada, encompassing the main Medical Center and Administrative Building. The solicitation, identified as 36C26126Q0569, is a sources-sought announcement intended for market research and is not a formal solicitation or commitment to award. The project requires installation of a new Neutral Host Solid DAS capable of supporting AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks, including full RF surveys, fiber and coaxial cabling testing, PIM testing, commissioning using IBwave-designed plans, removal of legacy equipment, and strict adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment protocols. Equipment must strictly comply with the Government’s Salient Characteristics sheet, using specified components from CommScope and Corning, and all work must be performed with minimal disruption to hospital operations. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, requiring offerors to be verified in the VA’s VIP database, with additional emphasis on prior experience in VA medical facilities and the ability to interface directly with major wireless carriers. The contractor must provide factory-trained personnel who are fully certified, deliver all documentation including RF coverage maps, installation photos, and mechanical drawings, and ensure a two-hour on-site response time throughout the warranty period. Compliance with VA safety standards, NFPA-99, OSHA, the Joint Commission, and FDA regulations is mandatory, along with proper disposal of existing equipment and debris. The performance period is one base year, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with work to be conducted on-site and subject to government acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Responses must be submitted via email by April 13, 2026, and include company letterhead, UEI number, socioeconomic status, relevant experience, and subcontracting intentions. No formal contract clauses, pricing, or evaluation factors are included in this announcement, and the Government has not established an estimated contract value. Subcontracting is heavily scrutinized, and pass-through arrangements are discouraged; all personnel must be vetted for security and operational compatibility with the healthcare environment.