7G20--FY26 NRM - Install Analog Phone Line to Building 6 - 610A4-26-510

This is a total small business (SB) set aside . The agency seeks information from interested, eligible, and qualified small businesses for execution of this project. Proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. This is a solicitation, and a contract will be awarded based on this synopsis. Please see the notices below and follow the information on the SF1442.

THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to furnish and install cabling to reconnect the pedestrian blue call pole communication line between Buildings 3 and 6 to the VA system at 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. I.

SPECIFIC: To include: Remove the old cable that is being replaced. Install a new 25-pair CAT 3 cable from the OIT Telecommunication Room in the basement of Building 3 to the basement of Building 6, approximately 700 feet in length Terminate all pairs of the new cable at both ends, connecting to the existing 100-pair Building Entrance Protect in Building 3 and the 66-block in Building 6 The cable pathway between buildings will use the existing duct bank, which includes multiple permitted confined-space underground access vaults for cable installation Firestopping material in the OIT Telecommunication Room must be removed to install the cable and then properly restored The period of performance is 60 days after signed notice to proceed.