36C10B26Q0746.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

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Crystal Lomonaco Crystal.Lomonaco@va.gov

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1. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 15.101(c), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors, who are able to meet Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements for Greater Los Angeles Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection. Any contract/order that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of the competitive process. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on capable sources of supply, industry’s best practices, and input specifically the information provided. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Interested vendors are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

2. Scope The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and Law Enforcement (OSLE), is a federal law enforcement organization with specialized responsibilities for reducing crime and protecting persons and assets within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs. OSLE is charged with safeguarding Veterans, their families, VA employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors, as well as the physical infrastructure, medical assets, and sensitive information housed within VA facilities. In carrying out this mission, OSLE oversees VA Police operations, physical security programs, and the integration of security technologies that support the protection of VA persons and property.

To ensure the safety and security of the Veterans, their families, VA staff, and VA facilities, OSLE has determined that the existing video surveillance system at the West Los Angeles VA Campus requires significant improvements, as it does not provide the coverage, reliability, or capability necessary to support modern security operations across a campus of this size and population density. Identified deficiencies including gaps in camera coverage, aging or degraded equipment, limited real-time monitoring capability, and the absence of intelligent analytics constrain OSLE's ability to detect, deter, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner and place an unsustainable burden on personnel who must manually monitor a large volume of camera feeds. Addressing these deficiencies is essential to protecting the growing resident population at NCWI and maintaining a secure environment across the West Los Angeles VA Campus.

In support of enhanced security operations, the VA intends to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to assist in reviewing surveillance footage, enabling the rapid identification of weapons that are in plain view and not concealed. AI-based detection is intended to augment not replace, the vigilance of VA Police and security personnel by continuously analyzing video feeds, flagging visible weapons in real time, and accelerating the delivery of actionable alerts to responders. By pairing an upgraded, reliable video surveillance infrastructure with AI-driven weapons detection, OSLE seeks to reduce the time between the appearance of a visible threat and an effective security response. Early detection of brandished weapons can provide critical seconds for personnel to initiate protective actions, notify law enforcement, and safeguard the Veterans, families, and staff who live and work on the West Los Angeles VA Campus.

3. RFI Response Instructions NOTE: The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. VA is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this RFI.

Provide the following information:

(A) Company Information:

1. Company Name

2. CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) under which the company is registered in SAM.gov and SBA Veteran Certification (VetCert)

3. Company Address

4. Point of contact

5. Telephone number

6. Email address

7. For small business concerns, indicate whether at least 50 percent of the total amount paid by the Government will be paid to firms that are similarly situated.

(B) Brief summary describing your company’s technical approach to meeting the requirements, to include:

1. Describe your approach to meeting the scope stated in this RFI.

2. Does the draft PWS overall provide sufficient detail to describe the technical and functional requirements that encompass the requirement? If “NO”, please provide your technical and functional comments, recommendations and questions on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost-effective effort. Additional items may be required by CLINs that the contractor shall provide with this contract – please identify any additional items.

3. Please include a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) in your response.

4. If your company is a Small Business, also include the following:

· The intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort.

· Information as to proposed team members, the percentage of work each is to perform and which PWS requirements would be subcontracted.

All proprietary/company confidential material shall be clearly marked on every page that contains such.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must indicate whether at least 50% of the cost incurred would be expended for prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms. This should also include the prime planned percentage and if under 50%, the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the 50% SDVOSB/VOSB requirement.

SDVOSB and/or VOSB’s MUST CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW:

At least 50% of the cost incurred would be expended for SDVOSB/VOSB prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms.

· YES

· NO

Responses to this RFI shall be submitted electronically no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on August 17, 2026 via email.

Contract Specialist: Crystal Lomonaco, crystal.lomonaco@va.gov

See attached documents: PWS for AI Weapons Threat Detection DRAFT for RFI.

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