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- 36C25626Q0295
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This is an Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation (RFQ 36C25626Q0295) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Houston, Texas, for additional door hardware for a Physical Access Control (PAC) System at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center Domiciliary. The solicitation addresses four specific doors: Entrance #107, Entrance #160, Entrance #186, and Dayroom #288 entrance. The requirement is to install keyless card-access systems that accommodate both FIPS PIV cards and Domiciliary resident card access, including 16 card readers total (both Proximity and DNA/Open Options readers), controller boards (4 each), electronic lock hardware (4 sets), cabling, and programming. The four doors are not currently functional on the DNA/Open Options system, and nothing has been installed yet; however, contractors are expected to install readers that work with both proximity and DNA/Open Options systems. The existing DOM Assa Abloy system used for resident room access is not currently integrated with DNA and is not FIPS 201-2 compliant, though it may be used for these doors while maintaining FIPS compliance in other High Assurance Areas. Additionally, the existing double doors swing in the incorrect direction and require removal and reinstallation of the steel door frame to be effective for the requested Physical Access Control Strategy.
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside using NAICS code 561621 with a $25 million size standard and FSC/PSC code N063. The response deadline was extended to January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The amendment provides question and answer responses addressing contractor inquiries regarding door locations, system functionality, card reader specifications, and existing system compatibility. The Place of Performance is the MEDVAMC Domiciliary at 4320 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77030. The contracting office is located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77056-5643, with Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson as the point of contact.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25626Q0295 0001_SF30.pdf | ||
| PAC Hardware Locations x4_Drawing_2020-06-17_HDOM VAMC_DID REVISED 2.pdf | ||
| PAC Hardware Locations x4_Drawing_2020-06-17_S.pdf | ||
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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
| SUBJECT* |
| Additional Door Hardware for Physical Access Control System (PAC) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 77056-5643 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25626Q0295 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 01-30-2026 15:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SBA |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| N063 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 561621 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750
Houston TX 77056-5643
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson eugene.jackson2@va.gov 713-350-2938
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
MEDVAMC Domiciliary
4320 Old Spanish Trail
Houston TX
| POSTAL CODE |
| 77030 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
RFQ 36C256260295 Question and Answer Reponses
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Answer questions submitted by contractors by the original deadline of 22 JAN 2026. See Below.
2. Provide an updated CAD Drawing of the area of performance.
3. Extend the deadline for all RFO submissions to 30 JAN 2026.
Vendor 1
1. The provided plans did not clearly identify exactly which four (4) doors is the solicitation addressing? Can we get the door numbers/locations?
Government response:
0. Entrance #107
0. Entrance #160
0. Entrance #186
0. Dayroom #288 entrance
1. Are the four (4) doors being considered currently functional on the DNA/Open Options system? Does this include the hardware and software? If not are we expected to get the DNA/Open Options portion working?
Government response:
Are the four (4) doors being considered currently functional on the DNA/Open Options system?
No, they are not on DNA.
Does this include the hardware and software?
No, nothing installed yet
If not are we expected to get the DNA/Open Options portion working?
If the card readers are to be installed through this contract, the doors were supposed to work with both the Proximity Readers and the DNA/Open Options Readers.
1. The Statement of work states that the objective is to “add to the existing locking system and install an additional keyless card-access system to four access doors ...that will accommodate both FIPS PIV card and Domiciliary resident card access." Does this mean a single card reader for both systems on the doors in question? This represents to issues:
2. There are no card readers on the parts list or existing on the doors,
2. It is our understanding that the existing DOM Assa Abloy system used for resident room access is not currently integrated with DNA and is not compatible with the specified FIPS standard associated with the general use PIV cards in the rest of the Houston VA facility. Will we expected to set up a new integration?
Government response:
The Statement of work states that the objective is to “add to the existing locking system and install an additional keyless card-access system to four access doors ...that will accommodate both FIPS PIV card and Domiciliary resident card access." Does this mean a single card reader for both systems on the doors in question?
Yes, as stated above.
There are no card readers on the parts list or existing on the doors:
Parts list should list both types of readers (16 total), controller boards (4 each), and electronic lock hardware (4 sets), cabling, and programming for each door.
It is our understanding that the existing DOM Assa Abloy system used for resident room access is not currently integrated with DNA and is not compatible with the specified FIPS standard associated with the general use PIV cards in the rest of the Houston VA facility It will not be FIPS 201-2 compliant, however this may be used with these doors and the PIV High Assurance Areas (e.g., Medication Rooms, PD, etc.) will still be compliant.
1. It also appears based on the provided plans that the doorway indicated is hinged to open in the incorrect direction and would need clarification if this change, which involves totally removing and reinstalling the steel door frame, would have to be performed.
Yes, the set of existing double doors are swinging the opposite direction for the requested Physical Access Control Strategy to be effective.
See attached document: 36C25626Q0295 0001_SF30.
See attached document: PAC Hardware Locations x4_Drawing_2020-06-17_HDOM VAMC_DID REVISED 2.
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