Atch 21 JA Brand Name Avigilon VIDEO 626A4-22-104 MUR_2_Redacted.pdf

This is a Request for Brand Name Justification under simplified procedures for certain commercial items (RFO 12.102) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a single-source acquisition.

The acquisition (ID: 36249-26-1717) covers the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Video Surveillance and Security System Project at Alvin C. York Medical Center in Tennessee, with an estimated performance period of July 15, 2026 to July 15, 2027. The requirement is restricted to Avigilon brand name security products, software, and associated system components manufactured by Avigilon Corporation, an original equipment manufacturer under Motorola Solutions. The justification cites the need for seamless integration with the facility's existing Physical Access Control System (PACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), communication infrastructure, and VA cybersecurity standards. The work includes low-voltage wiring, infrastructure integration, equipment installation, system configuration, testing, and commissioning to support advanced video surveillance functionality with artificial intelligence-enabled analytics, centralized management, and improved incident response capabilities.

The contracting activity conducted extensive market research including Small Business Administration certification searches, System for Award Management (SAM.gov) searches, and GSA Advantage searches, which yielded limited results. A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov from April 24 to May 1, 2026 received ten responses, with six firms providing follow-up confirmation of Avigilon brand authorization. Based on updated market research results confirming that two or more SDVOSB firms can meet the requirement, the justification recommends procurement as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and open market RFP under RFO 12.201-1(c)(1) procedures. An independent cost estimate developed by qualified architectural and engineering firm will serve as a benchmark for evaluating pricing. The justification was approved by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9 on May 26, 2026, with one-level-above certification required for amounts exceeding $350K but not exceeding $900K.