Sources sought number 36C25626Q1136

1. Title: PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS, STAMM Brand name or equal

2. Purpose:

a) The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Galleria Financial Center, Suite 750, Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for a PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS, STAMM Brand name or equal, Pineville, LA 71306.

b) Government requests that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

3. Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to deliver a

STAMM PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS, Brand name or equal, as described herein.

4. Place of Delivery:

Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center (AVAMC) 2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71306

5. Delivery date: 60 days ARO

6. Responses Requested: The AVAMC requires all the following information and questions answered in this RFI/SS: Questions and information that is not provided shall be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Information and contractor shall not be considered as part of the market research.

Sources Sought responses are due by 08/03/2026 at 12:00PM (CST) via email to tammy.demille@va.gov. The subject line for responses shall read: 36C25626Q1136 - Sources Sought – PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS.

a) Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address, and the company's business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.

b) Is your company a small business, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications.

c) Does your company meet all required four prong factors for the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) per guidance of SBA and 13 C.F.R. § 121.406? Offer must answer all questions below.

1) Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers?

2) Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of products being supplied?

3) Does your company must take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

4) Does your company supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States?

5) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 336212?

6) Do you (offer) manufacture the product yourself or a distributor of the items being researched above?

7) Are you an authorized distributor/reseller/Servicer? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

8) Do you (offer) supply a product manufactured by another domestic small business, if it is a nonmanufacturer?

9) Do you (offer) supply the product of any sized manufacturer if SBA has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule?

10) Is your (offer) Buy American Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response.

11) Is your (offer) Trade Agreement Certificate completed in SAM? Please provide evidence with response.

12) Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it manufactured outside the US-Domestic non-available?

13) Information for the name brand or equal product being requested, is it a foreign manufactured end product under the trade agreement?

14) What is your schedule of delivery after receipt of order for the name brand or equal product?

15) For the name brand or equal product required, is your company available under any;

Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC)

General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

If so, please list the contract number for name brand or equal product.

Please plainly mark any non-contract items as “Open Market”.

16) Provide descriptive literature demonstrating ability to meet all of the requirement/salient characteristics listed if other than brand name product is being offered. Please provide list of contracts for commercial, federal, state, and local governments. Listed contracts shall provide communication on the government requirement illustrating the capability for comparison to the name brand or equal product meeting the specific requirements stated herein (see descriptions and quantities at the end of this document.

17) Is your company able to provide all items and quantities on an all-or-none basis?

18) Contractors may provide an estimated industry pricing for name brand or equal product for market research and budgetary purpose.

7. Opportunity:

NCO 16 is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this requirement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the AVAMC in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all items and quantities on an all-or-none basis.

8. Instructions and Response Guidelines:

Sources Sought responses are due by 08/03/2026 at 12:00PM (CST) via email to tammy.demille@va.gov. The subject line for responses shall read: 36C25626Q1136 - Sources Sought – PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS.

Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.

Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible.

This is a New Requirement.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 6(a) - 6(c18).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by the medical center as "market research" and will not be released outside of the medical center Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities https://sam.gov/ website, or posted to the General Services Administration’s eBuy portal https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/?returnUrl=%2Fbuyer%3Ffrom%3Delibrary . It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought notice, or future RFP/RFQ.

9. Contact Information:

Contracting Specialist, Tammy DeMille Email address: tammy.demille@va.gov

10. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS;

however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time.

Supporting evidence and responses must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.

11. Descriptive/requirement Information (sample photographs are included at the end of this document):

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)

Part numbers referenced below are for STAMM PORTABLE SECURITY TOWERS:

Line item Part no. Description Quantity Unit of Issue

0001 ST-21 SECURITY TOWERS 21'

OBSERVATION HEIGHT

2 Each

DESCRIPTION: STAMM SECURITY TOWERS 21' OBSERVATION HEIGHT STAMM

SCISSOR LIFT W/ TRAILER ENCLOSED SECURITY BOOTH WITH PORCH SECTION AIR

CONDITIONING & HEAT 120 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS MOUNTED IN BOOTH VANAIR

POWERFLEX GENERATOR DIESEL FUEL COMPATIBLE CUSTOM FUEL TANK FOR

DIESEL GENERATOR 2 MANUAL SPOT LIGHTS 4 MANUAL CRANK DOWN OUTRIGGERS

SECURITY CAMERA PACKAGE REMOTELY ACCESSIBLE RECORDING (2 PTZ CAMERAS,

SEE SPEC FOR DETAILS) (1 DISPLAY MONITOR) BLUE STROBE LIGHTS

DRAFT Statement of Work Police Security Booth

Alexandria VA Health Care System, Alexandria, LA

Background:

A Police Security Booth is needed for a multitude of emergency response situations. This semi-mobile guard booth is intended to provide a secure location for Police Services staff to provide facility protection 24/7. Police Security Booth shall meet the Office of Construction and Facilities Management Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual for the ballistic protection of staff.

Current safety measures are limited by the resources available and do not allow for around-the-clock manned monitoring of campus property while providing a safe, ballistically secure location for staff. External camera systems only provide observation of property, whereas the booth will provide physical presence and deterrence. The manned booth will provide computer connection services, shore power connectivity and generator power, and deplorability to Community Based Outpatient Clincs (CBOC) as needed.

Scope:

The vendor shall provide all labor, materials, hardware, software (if needed), storage, power connection, control connection, road safety gear, and implementation instructions for two integrated police security booth as outlined in the scope of this contract.

All materials and services shall be manufactured in compliance with U.S. Laws, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, safety standards, noise level and pollution regulations; be capable of operating in temperatures from -25°C to 40°C, suitable for highways, secondary roads, and gravel roads; meet U.S. vehicle safety standards applicable at the time of manufacture; be designed for U.S. DOT highway conditions; be compliant with U.S. hazardous materials regulations for manufacturing and assembly processes; feature a two-person desk for operational functionality

Requirements:

Standard Design

The Police Security Booth shall be the latest model from a manufacturer who has demonstrated acceptability by selling, in North America, this type and size class of Police Security Booth for at least three (3) years.

The Police Security Booth shall have engineering certification available, upon request, at no cost to the VA, for this application from the original manufacturers of major equipment, systems, and assemblies

The Police Security Booth shall conform to all applicable laws, regulations and industrial standards governing manufacture, safety, noise levels and pollution in effect in United States at the time of manufacture.

The Police Security Booth shall not have systems and components operating at capacities beyond those published by the system or component manufacturer.

Windows, doors, walls, roof, and floor shall be UL 752 Level 3 standard and 15-minute forced entry resistance rating.

The Police Security Booth shall be one integrated unit.

Regulatory Compliance

Manufactured in compliance with U.S. laws, safety standards, noise levels, and pollution regulations

Operating Conditions

The Police Security Booth shall be capable of operating under the extremes of weather conditions found in Louisiana. These temperatures range from -35°C to 44°C or -31°F to 111° F.

Hazardous Materials

Comply with EPA standards.

Ballistic Standards

Windows o The windows shall meet UL 752 Level 3 standard at a minimum.

o Shall install two each: 5-inch diameter, stainless steel talk through which has offset holes in front and rear to provide natural voice transmission. Shall be UL 752 Level 3 bullet resistant and be installed one on each side window.

o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a minimum of one (1) bullet proof window per side of the booth.

o Windows shall be a minimum size of 92 cm × 92 cm (36 in × 36 in).

Doors o The doors shall meet UL 752 Level 3 standard at a minimum.

o Provide the unit with one bullet-resistant swing outdoor with a hydraulic closer, stainless-steel full-length hinge, and mortise door lock with deadbolt.

Walls and Roof o The walls and ceiling shall meet UL 752 Level 3 standard at a minimum.

Floor o The floor shall meet UL 752 Level 3 standard at a minimum.

Design Configuration

Booth Dimensions o Length from hitch to back of booth entry step shall be a minimum of 159” and maximum of 171”.

o Exterior width inclusive fenders shall be a minimum of 90” and maximum of 102”.

o Exterior height from ground to top of side of the Air Conditioner shall be a minimum of 132” and maximum of 144”. See drawing incorporated herein.

Gun Ports o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a minimum of one gun port per side.

o The gun ports shall have sliding doors.

Roof o The roof shall overhang approximately 7.62 cm (3.0 in) from the booth wall.

o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a roof hatch opening no smaller than 60.96 cm × 60.96 cm (24 in × 24 in).

o The roof hatch opening shall be lockable from the inside.

o The roof hatch opening shall be equipped with gas spring to assist opening.

Capacity o The Police Security Booth shall carry a minimum payload of 600 kg (1322 lbs.).

o The tongue weight shall be limited to a minimum of 8% and maximum of 15% of the Police Security Booth Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Brakes o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with electrical brakes with capacity to handle the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of the Police Security Booth, including the payload.

Internal Requirements o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a two-person desk with an approximate size of 55.88 cm × 165.1 cm (1.83 ft × 5.41 ft) extending from one wall to the other.

o The countertop shall be approximately 22-inch deep, stainless steel with one hole for drop cords. Hole shall be approximately three (3) inches in diameter and have a flexible rubber desk grommet installed.

o Booth shall include a pull-out storage drawer mounted under the countertop, a standard size drawer, non-lockable, with a minimum size of approximately W

14.5 x D 20 x H 4 inches (W 36.83 X D 50 X H 10.16 cm).

Environmental Requirements o Heat – The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a heating system that maintains the interior of the booth at a constant temperature above 22° C or 71° F.

o Booth shall include one 4000W Wall Fan Heater with a built-in thermostat, 120- 600V which is to be mounted under the countertop.

o Air Conditioning – The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with an air conditioning system that maintains the interior of the booth at a constant temperature below 22° C or 71° F.

Interior Lighting o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with interior lighting adequate to provide a minimum of 500 illuminance (Lux).

o The interior lights shall have manual intensity control.

o The interior lights shall be Light Emitting Diode (LED).

Exterior Flood Lighting o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a minimum of four (4) flood lights, each located on a top corner of the booth.

o The flood lights shall be of sufficient luminosity to illuminate 609.6 cm (20 ft).

o The flood lights shall be LED.

Electrical System o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with an on-board generator.

o The generator shall have a minimum power rating that will fully power the booth’s environmental systems; internal and external lights; and two each quad outlets 20A/125V that shall be wall mounted, GFI and surge protected.

o The generator shall furnish 120V single phase 60 Hz AC power o The generator shall be enclosed with aluminum diamond plate material, soundproofed, with lockable doors mounted on stainless-steel full-length piano hinge.

o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a shoreline receptacle.

o The shoreline receptacle shall be sized to power the full load of the internal electrical panel.

o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with an electrical panel sized to accommodate the power requirements of the booth’s environmental systems, lights, and internal receptacles.

Fuel Tank o Booth shall include a ballistic, protected fuel tank mounted under the frame of the booth for additional fuel.

Telephone and Computer Access Ports o Booth shall include one shoreline hook-up for computer connectivity and telephone is required.

Speed o The Police Security Booth shall transport with a full payload on highways and secondary roads at speeds of no less than 105 km/h or 65mph.

Towing Ability o The Police Security Booth shall follow the towing vehicle without weaving or side sway while carrying the maximum payload.

o The Police Security Booth shall provide horizontal articulation up to 60 degrees without interference with the towing vehicle.

Tongue Support o The Police Security Booth tongue shall be provided with a drop leg support that is welded to the tongue.

o The drop leg support shall lift and support the booth with the maximum payload.

o The drop leg support shall be provided with wheeled tongue support.

o The tongue support shall be removable or “swing away” when the Police Security

Booth is being towed.

Leveling Legs o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with four retractable stabilizing legs.

o The stabilizing legs shall support the weight of the fully loaded Police Security

Booth and personnel capable to lift the tires off the ground during long periods of non-movement.

o The stabilizing legs shall be independently adjustable.

Hitch o The Police Security Booth shall be provided with correct size class IV hitch-and-ball sized correctly for the trailer.

o The Police Security Booth shall be provided with a 4-prong flat electrical connector.

o The Police Security Booth shall be provided with two (2) safety chains with chain latches rated with the proper chain grade for the working load.

Wire Harness Protection o The Police Security Booth shall be equipped with a trailer wire harness connector protection and securing system for use when the booth is not in use or when in storage.

o The wire harness connector protection and securing system shall be a “Connect-to-Protect” by Hanington Innovations or equivalent.

Volt Exterior Lighting o The Police Security Booth shall have external 12-volt lights and reflectors in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.

o Police Security Booth lights shall be LED.

o The Police Security Booth shall include a 4-prong flat electrical connector.

o Lights shall be recessed or otherwise protected from damage with all components easily accessible for servicing.

o A beam connector shall be welded to the Police Security Booth frame. Placement of a beam connector to be on the shore power side to secure a 6 American wire gauge (AWG) grounding wire.

License Plate Holder o The Police Security Booth shall include an LED illuminated, rear mounted license plate holder.

Wheels, Rims, and Tires o The tires shall have tire manufacturer certification that tires and rims provided are suitable and adequately sized for this application.

o Tires and rims shall be certified as suitable for U.S. applications and display visible operating tire pressure.

o The wheel assembly shall have sufficient load capacity for the Police Security

Booth, when loaded to rated capacity and provided with all options, and not exceed the manufacturer’s load ratings.

o Operating tire pressure shall be visibly marked near the tire location.

o The tires shall be tubeless radial tires with all-weather treads.

o The rims shall be single piece steel rims.

o The Police Security Booth shall include a spare wheel assembly mounted on the booth and ready for service, of same size and ply rating as tires furnished with the Police Security Booth.

o Shall include onboard-mounted, load rated spare tire with necessary equipment to be secured and locked.

o The proposed spare tire mounting location is subject to approval by the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Fenders o The Police Security Booth shall include installed fenders as per Department of

Transportation (DOT) regulations.

o Booth shall include toolboxes installed on each fender well of the Police Security

Booth, matching the material of the generator enclosure. Toolbox doors shall be lockable and secured on a stainless-steel full-length hinge. Dimensions shall conform to the length of the fender, not exceed the width of the well, and be approximately 16 inches in height, lockable, with front-facing openings for storing booth accessories.

Police Security Booth Frame o Frame shall include pre-drilled anchoring clips/openings at the base of the frame for securing the booth to concrete pad during inclement weather.

Lubricants o Shall provide standard synthetic non-proprietary lubricants, compliant with SAE J534 or equivalent U.S. standards.

o Lubricant viscosity provided shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications for the destination and the season of delivery.

Rust Protection o The Police Security Booth frame shall have a galvanized finish to prevent corrosion.

Identification o The following information shall be permanently marked in a conspicuous and protected location:

-Manufacturer's name, model, and serial number, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR).

-Manufacturer's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

o Police Security Booth Capacity rating shall be marked on the drawbar.

Labels o All warning and instruction labels shall be in a bilingual format or International Standards Organization (ISO) symbol format.

Police Security Booth Delivery Instructions o If the Police Security Booth requires assembly at destination, the contractor shall be responsible for all manpower and equipment to perform assembly.

o Space for assembly at destination will be provided, if required.

o For shipment verification, items such as wheel wrenches, jacks, and all other tools, equipment, and accessories, which are shipped loose, shall be listed on the shipping certificate or to an attached packing document.

Items provided to COR o Data Summary. A bilingual data summary shall be provided for each configuration with data and a Police Security Booth picture to the COR.

Warranty Letter o The vendor shall provide a minimum warranty of one year for all parts.

o Warranty shall start after vendor training of VA staff has been completed.

o A paper copy of the completed bilingual warranty letter shall be provided to the

COR; and o The warranty letter shall include the name and contact information of the closest designated warranty provider and other designated warranty providers across United States.

Photographs o Two (2) digital pictures, one left-front three-quarter view, and one right-rear three-quarter view shall be provided.

o It is preferred that pictures have an uncluttered background; and o Pictures shall have a resolution of at least ten (10) Megapixels.

Training o The Vendor shall provide training for staff on the basics of the equipment delivered, including proper setup and operation of the equipment and its components.

Items to be provided with the Police Security Booth o Operator’s Manual

An operator’s manual shall be provided for the Police Security Booth, to include all supplied attachments and subcomponents.

The operator’s manual shall be provided in a bilingual format as a package.

A digital copy of the operator’s manual shall be provided, in addition to the paper copy, for the shipped Police Security Booth.

The digital copy shall be functional without the requirement for a password, an auto-run installation procedure or an Internet connection.

Digital copies shall be provided on a CD or DVD. It is preferred that the digital copy be provided in a searchable PDF format.

One copy of the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) manuals for all equipment (to include subcomponents) shall be provided upon delivery.

Security Requirement o Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply, and a Security

Accreditation Package is not required.

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