Y1DA--652-22-704 WIFI NextGen Upgrades

The contract pertains to the WIFI NextGen Upgrades project under solicitation number 36C24626Q0469, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, with performance centered at Hampton, Virginia, specifically at the Richmond VAMC and associated trailers, excluding Fort Harrison. The work involves installing 39 designated WiFi access point sites with compatible conduit, armored CAT6E cabling, and proper penetrations and terminations using RJ-45 connectors only, adhering to strict VA standards and requiring written approval from the Contracting Officer for deviations such as surface-mounted conduit or alternative pathways. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging with proper labeling, unused materials inventoried and returned to the VA, and installations subject to ICRA protocols in patient areas with variable containment levels depending on the zone. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price RFQ under FAR Part 13, with no bid form but clear exclusion requirements for quotes, and all submittals must follow specified electronic formats transmitted to designated VA email addresses. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act is mandatory, requiring certified payroll, and the contract maintains its SDVOSB set-aside with no waivers to subcontracting limitations or pay percentage restrictions. A stringent CQC system is mandated, overseen by a CQC System Manager with 20+ years of experience or equivalent credentials, who must be on-site constantly and may also act as Superintendent, but the Safety and Health Safety Officer (SHSO) must be a separate, qualified individual distinct from the Superintendent and Quality Control Manager. The Superintendent must be OSHA-30 certified, and all personnel must have verified employment eligibility under FAR 52.222-54 and obtain proper facility badges. The contract includes the 52.222-90 clause prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI activities in all aspects of program participation, employment, and resource allocation, with mandatory inclusion in subcontracts and reporting obligations for any noncompliance, including potential contract termination and debarment. All data cables must be installed within approved conduit or raceways, with armored cabling permitted only as an alternative if approved in writing by the COR, and in-ground installations require professional marking and identification tape. The project requires full adherence to ASTM standards for firestop inspections, VAAR 852.239-75 for ICT accessibility, and compliance with the Buy American Act for materials. Payment must be submitted electronically via VA’s E