DG11--Network Broadband Backbone for Guest Wi-Fi in support of the Spokane VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA See Sources Sought Notice for full requirements/locations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide Network Broadband for Guest Wi-Fi at the Spokane VA Medical Center and several other locations. The vendor will be required to supply non-IT network backbone data lines to support both on-site and remote connectivity, with specific bandwidth requirements for each location. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed price contract, with a base year and four additional option years. The vendor will be required to provide 24-hour telephone support and technical support for warranted equipment within 8 hours of notification. Some key points to consider include: • The contract will require the vendor to provide data lines with specific bandwidth requirements for each location. • The vendor will be required to provide 24-hour telephone support and technical support for warranted equipment. • The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed price contract, with a base year and four additional option years. • The vendor will be required to keep a record of service outages and provide information on the quantity and length of outages. • The vendor will not have access to VA computers or patient records.