6350--Lynx Duress System Upgrades (VA Loma Linda Healthcare System)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking to upgrade the Lynx Duress System at the Loma Linda Healthcare System, requiring the installation of wireless security infrastructure across three critical locations: the Acute Psychiatric Unit, Emergency Department Psychiatric Holding area, and Building 32's Social Work/Mental Health section. The solicitation (36C26225Q0177) calls for a contractor to provide and install three wireless receivers, two indoor repeaters, and 65 wireless panic buttons with comprehensive labor, equipment, and supervision. Contractors must be certified representatives of Lynx Duress Systems and provide proof of certification with their proposal, demonstrating specialized technical expertise in security system implementation. The response deadline is January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with the contract specialist Catherine Fernandez serving as the primary point of contact. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation implies that certification, technical capability, and compliance with specifications will be key assessment factors.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561621 with a size standard of $25 million. The period of performance is scheduled from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with work to be performed during normal business hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System located at 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, California. No specific budget or award value was explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. The project requires comprehensive system integration, with the contractor responsible for connecting new hardware to the existing Lynx system and providing all necessary service manuals, test equipment, parts, and supplies to complete the work. The contract does not involve Recovery Act funds and will be archived 60 days after the response date. Potential contractors should note that system drawings and inspection reports cannot be provided due to their sensitive nature, and no site visit will be conducted prior to proposal submission.