5836--TeleSitter Cameras - Brand name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (Network Contracting Office 22) is issuing a sources sought notice for telesitter cameras on a brand name or equal basis, with responses due by July 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.

This is a pre-solicitation sources sought notice under FAR 15.201(e) for market research and planning; responses do not form binding contracts. The procurement may be set aside for Veteran-owned businesses if market research establishes that two or more Veteran-owned small businesses certified through the SBA can fulfill the requirement; alternatively, the acquisition will be set aside for small businesses if two or more small business concerns can meet the requirement.

Place of performance is the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Hospital) in Loma Linda, California. The Government seeks five Guardian Hardware mobile two-way units with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 compliance, secure wireless connectivity, integrated PTZ camera with minimum 1920x1080 resolution and 10x optical and 10x digital zoom, infrared night vision, 4-hour minimum battery life, healthcare-grade construction, and full compatibility with AvaSure Platform Software. The AvaSure software must be cloud-based or on-premises, HIPAA/HITECH-compliant, and support real-time remote monitoring, role-based access, automated alerting, and reporting functionality.

Respondents must demonstrate they are the manufacturer, an OEM-authorized distributor, or authorized reseller with appropriate documentation; no gray market items are acceptable. Sources should provide business size classification, capabilities statement addressing salient characteristics, manufacturing or distribution status, authorization documentation, compliance with limitations on subcontracting and the non-manufacturer rule, Buy American Act conformance, and general pricing information for market research purposes only. A formal solicitation will be published on SAM.gov or eBuy.gsa.gov at a future date. Submit inquiries to Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov, referencing SSN 36C26226Q1166.