Brand Name Justification Lynx Only Lynx Upgrade Expansion Houston with Cost Retracted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a Facility Wide Lynx Duress Notification System Upgrade and Expansion at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The procurement requires specific Lynx (brand) equipment, components, and services to upgrade and expand the existing legacy system, with a focus on enhancing comprehensive panic alarm and duress notification capabilities for Police Services. The upgrade is critical for ensuring facility security, protecting VA patients, staff, and maintaining building and perimeter integrity.

The Sources Sought Notice was posted from 05/23/2025 through 06/02/2025 to identify interested and qualified sources. Several companies responded, including CAM-DEX Corporation, Cynergy Professional Systems, Digital Air Control, and Janus Advisory Group, with most deemed responsive. Two contractors (BHPE LLC and Mark Sandmann) were classified as non-responsive for failing to provide adequate capability information. The procurement is being executed using FAR Part 13.5 simplified procedures, with a performance period not to exceed one year and an estimated start date of 09/01/2025. The document emphasizes that while this is a brand-name-only acquisition, competitive acquisition procedures are still being utilized.