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SUBJECT*

Weapon Detection System and Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Tina Harris tina.harris3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

G.V.(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center

1500 E Woodrow Wilson Avenue

Jackson Mississippi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is seeking preferably Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing an weapons detection system and services as per the draft statement of work below.

See DRAFT (SOW) for detailed services.

The NAICS code is 561621, Security alarm systems sales combined with installation, repair, or monitoring services and the Size Standard is $22.0 million. Responses must be received by no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Responses shall be emailed to tina.harris3@va.gov Response shall contain Capabilities Statements to include Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and any qualifying certifications that may be required. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award.

· SAM:

SAM.gov | Home

· VETBIZ

Home · VetBiz Portal (va.gov)

· Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Sources Sought Notice

SECTION B - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Introduction and Overview

Contract Security System for weapons detection- metal detectors at the Front door, Outpatient door, R/E door, Regional Counsel door and the Emergency Room entrance.

1.2 Scope of Work

Each entrance will be equipped with weapon detection sensors and one IP camera to detect the presence of a weapon which is entering into the Medical Center doors. The system sensors must be covert with the ability to be installed into bollards, flowerpots, as well as walls. The system sensitivity should have the ability to detect mass casualty weapon threats, such as rifles, IEDs, and other weapons as small as a pocketknife. System should have the ability to automatically detect threat items from common items (cellphones, tablets, laptops, and bags. The system needs to be capable of detecting weapons 15 feet in front of each sensor with 180 degree scanning area in front as well as 15 feet above sensors. The system needs to be monitored by the company 24/7, 365 with the ability to screen up to 7,200 people per hour and the sensory equipment must be provided and maintained by the company and provide any alerts and verifies threat levels for best response to the VA Police Communication’s Center and a monitor installed inside of the Police Communication Center. Complete passive sensors for no health concerns. System should have Cloud-based technology via Microsoft Azure requiring no client server software installation or access to client networks. A maintenance and repair service should also be included with this system. The detection system should come with a one year warranty.

1.3 Objectives

The purpose of the service contract for the Weapon Detection System is to provide a safe environment for veterans, visitors, and employees here at the VA Jackson, MS Medical Center. This system is a great deterrent for an active shooter into our building. It will also provide early warning for weapons entering the Medical Center on a “real time” basis. Police Officers can respond and neutralize the threat quickly and eliminate any potential injury to visitors, veterans, or staff.

· Should provide low impact on the public

· Must have the capability to scan large amounts of pedestrian traffic

· Must be adaptable to various threat levels

· Needs to be of high performance with minimal false alarms

1.4 Period of Performance

Base Year: 10/01/2022 - 09/30/2022 Option Period 1: 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024 Option Period 2: 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 Option Period 3: 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 Option Period 4: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

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