# Paging System Upgrade Expansion

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25226q0711

- Solicitation number: 36C25226Q0711
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Open. Offers due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252)
- NAICS: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Product or service code: 5975 Electrical Hardware and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Madison, Wisconsin
- First posted: September 14, 2026
- Last posted: September 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62bf936176f141cd9505eab1de6325a4/view

## Description

Madison VA Hospital is seeking Fiber Optic Cable with installation for the paging system upgrade and expansion. Provide, install, and test a dedicated, independent, underground fiber connection consisting of a 6-strand indoor/outdoor armored plenum single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cable, accessories, and installation to Bldgs. 4 and 12, a dedicated, independent, underground fiber connection consisting of a 6-strand indoor/outdoor plenum single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cable, accessories, and installation to Bldgs. 2, 5, 6, and 7 (materials except for SMURF Tubes furnished by the government (GFE)), and a dedicated, independent fiber connection consisting of a 18 or 24-strand indoor armored plenum single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cable(s), accessories, and installation from C-Wing Core (Rm. C-125) to the Penthouse.  Fiber will be run using existing trenches/pathways (including those used by Federal Electronic Health Record (FEHR) and other fiber, where possible).  Includes 1U fiber drawers and LC terminations (as needed), and project management.  Contractor will use SMURF Tube to protect GFE provided non-armored fiber inside buildings.  Fiber should terminate in the same room as the paging/network equipment in each building.  Demark terminating at Bldg. 1 is C125 patch panel, run fiber optic above ceiling tiles in C125.  Patch panels must be properly labeled.

See attached RFQ 36C25226Q0711 for more details.

## Attachments

- [36C25226Q0711_1 Pre-solicitation Notice.docx](https://abierto.us/files/e49871514b0516d40737b3f2964bb82ab7b1621c6b062f8e4b1e9f029739ff60/36C25226Q0711_1%20Pre-solicitation%20Notice.docx)
- [RFQ 36C25226Q0711 - Paging System Upgrade Expansion.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/90601c74d96e49bcbb6c96bf0142af43/download)

## Publications

- September 14, 2026: Presolicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 0ae865368d7747d68dfa63a96cdc201c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ae865368d7747d68dfa63a96cdc201c/view
- September 14, 2026: Solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 62bf936176f141cd9505eab1de6325a4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62bf936176f141cd9505eab1de6325a4/view

## Points of contact

- Parris S Weidenbach, parris.weidenbach@va.gov, 414-844-4895

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