6350--Security System

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of providing Brand Name or Equal Security System. The system will be delivered to the Sussex Vet Center, located at 20653 DuPont Blvd, Suite 1, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Introduction
Readjustment Counseling Service is seeking a Brand Name or Equal security system to update the installed Security System at the Vet Center. As part of the Vet Center the operational lease, the Lessor shall allow for the security system in the leased space occupied by the Vet Center to be upgraded.
Information:
The Lessor shall support a level of security which reasonably deters unauthorized entry during regular and non-duty hours. The Government considers a security alarm reasonable. Overall security shall include equipment to deter loitering or disruptive acts in and around the Vet Center. The Vet Center s security system shall remain separate from the general building security.

The Lessor shall allow Advanced Security Solutions to upgrade the security system, which will alarm upon illegal entry or loitering in the leased space and to prevent unauthorized entry 24 hours per day, 7 days per week that alarms locally at the site and to a remote monitoring location. Alarm sensors required on all exterior doors and windows. A motion detector will be provided in the waiting rooms and the main corridor. The remote monitoring company shall be in the business full-time, shall be approved by the LCO, with all monitoring costs borne by the VA for the term of the lease. Updates for codes or names are included in the lease and shall be coordinated with the LCO or authorized representative.

The Lessor shall allow Advanced Securing Solutions to upgrade the installed Security Camera System providing exterior building perimeter monitoring. The system shall include wall/column-mounted cameras to monitor all entrances, parking lots, and perimeters of the building. The cameras will be low light sensitive and provide color images during daylight hours. The system will include digital recording capability.

Warning signs advising the premises are under surveillance twenty-four-hour a day will remain posted.

Product Specifications and Quantities:
Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV):
CCTV system shall support the entry control system, with time lapse video recording.
CCTV to allow VA staff to view and communicate remotely with visitors before allowing access to the space.
CCTV system shall provide unobstructed coverage of designated pedestrian entrances and exits.
Cameras shall be installed at entrances, exits, waiting room and in all the main corridors.
CCTV system testing and acceptance shall be conducted by the Government prior to occupancy.

EXHIBITS SECURITY: Brand Name or Equal. Characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs.

Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) System.
Avigilon CCTV Cameras
Avigilon Control Center (ACC 7) CCTV Cameras
100% Web user interface. Power, network drop, and web browser are all the system requires. Single cabinet. Stand-alone system. Lessors to provided independent network switch, IP address.

Security Camera.
AXIS P3245-V Network Camera, Streamlined and versatile HDTV 1080p fixed dome.


GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
The installation shall occur and be completed Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
All work shall be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
Labor hours and design/specifications must be included in bid quote but be listed as separate line items.
Lessor shall provide the equipment and materials.
Upon completion of the drawings, payment can be released.
Installation shall be coordinated with COR.
Deliveries must be scheduled through the COR before installation.
Any damage to the Vet Center facility incurred through the process must be repaired within 30 days at the vendor s expense.



Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 334290, Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is 750 employees.

Please answer the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business (SB), Large Business, etc.)?
Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this notice?
Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?
Is the product you are providing information about made by a small business manufacturer or a large business?
Is the product you are providing information about manufactured in the United States? If not, please provide the country where the unit is manufactured.
If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).
If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job.
Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.
If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?
General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.
Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics detailed above to establish capabilities for planning purposes.
Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.
Please provide your Unique Entity ID.

This Sources Sought Notice will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via e-mail to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov no later than, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 17, 2025. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contract Specialist, McDaniel Brayboy III.
All firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award.

If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website for all qualified interested parties at a later date, and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Source Sought Notice. Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Contract Specialist, McDaniel Brayboy III at mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

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