Fiber Optic Cable and installation - Paging System Upgrade and Expansion

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a project to provide, install, and test a dedicated, independent underground fiber connection at a facility in Madison, Wisconsin. The scope of work includes the installation of 6-strand indoor/outdoor armored plenum single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cable and accessories to Buildings 4 and 12. Additionally, the contractor must install 18- or 24-strand indoor armored plenum single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cables and accessories from the C-Wing Core in Room C-125 to the Penthouse. The project requires 1U fiber drawers, LC terminations, and comprehensive project management, with fiber terminating in the same rooms as paging and network equipment in each building.

This procurement is conducted under solicitation number 36C25226Q0526 and is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The classification for this requirement falls under NAICS code 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and PSC 5975, Electrical Hardware and Supplies. Specific installation requirements include routing fiber optic cable above ceiling tiles in Room C-125, terminating at the Building 1 C125 patch panel, and ensuring all patch panels are properly labeled.

The response deadline for this solicitation is June 30, 2026. Erica Grimslid serves as the primary point of contact for the agency. Two attachments accompany the notice: a telecommunications site plan for the Madison VA and the solicitation document itself, both of which were posted on June 12, 2026. All work will be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs location in Madison, WI.