Opportunity
Virginia IT Agency Cobblestone #VA-220218-SNSI
Statewide Network Infrastructure Cabling Services Award – Virginia (VITA/VDOT)
Posted
August 18, 2021
Respond By
September 21, 2021
Identifier
VA-220218-SNSI
NAICS
238210, 237990
This award covers a comprehensive statewide contract for network infrastructure cabling services in Virginia: - Government Buyer - Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), acting for all public bodies and eligible private higher education institutions in Virginia - Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is also a key stakeholder for district-based service coverage - Awarded Vendor - Secured Network Solutions, Inc. (minority-owned small business, SWaM-certified) - Products and OEMs - Structured cabling systems: copper (Category 5e, 6, 6A), fiber optic (single-mode, multimode), and coaxial cables - Connectivity components: jacks, patch panels, connecting blocks, faceplates, fiber cabinets, connectors, patch cords - Cable support and pathway hardware: racks, enclosures, trays, innerduct - Cabinets, enclosures, racks, grounding, bonding, and electrical protection products - Products must be TIA-568 standards-compliant and sourced from all major OEMs/brands (discounted from Graybar catalog pricing) - Services Requested - Installation, termination, and testing of copper and fiber optic cabling - Project management, network architecture, engineering (standard and premium), and pathway construction - Field testing, documentation, labeling, troubleshooting, and removal of abandoned cabling - Network wireless survey, design, and support services - Unique/Notable Requirements - Strict compliance with TIA-568, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, NEC, and other applicable standards - Manufacturer certifications required for warranty eligibility - E-Rate (Category 2) eligible; valid Virginia State Contractor's License (ESC, Class A) required - Robust SWaM participation and documentation/testing standards - Hourly labor rates and product discounts vary by district and are indexed to distributor catalogs - Coverage and Locations - Services provided across nine VDOT-aligned districts: Bristol, Salem, Lynchburg, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Staunton, and Northern Virginia - Delivery and performance at government facilities, authorized user premises, and specified addresses in Ashland, Chesapeake, and Reston, VA - Contract Term - Effective through June 30, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options - Ongoing and project-based work supported throughout the term
Description
This contract procures network infrastructure cabling services across multiple service districts in Virginia, including Lynchburg, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Staunton, and Northern Virginia. The scope includes installation, termination, and testing of structured cabling systems compliant with TIA-568 standards, covering copper, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling. The contractor is responsible for providing labor, supervision, tools, materials, and testing to deliver turnkey cabling solutions, with adherence to applicable codes and standards. The contract is awarded to Secured Network Solutions, Inc., a minority-owned small business, and is renewable through June 30, 2027.