Card Reader Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VA VHA VISN 7) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Trofholz Technologies Inc. of Sacramento, CA. The contract is specifically for card reader installation services at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center located in Augusta, GA. This special notice is classified under the NAICS category of Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation and was posted on January 27, 2025, with a response deadline of January 31, 2025. The contract involves installing electronic security infrastructure including card readers, motion sensors, door contacts, and electric strikes across eight doors.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must meet several specific requirements to be considered. They are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. The VA will use submitted capability statements to determine whether to proceed with the sole-source award or conduct a competitive procurement. The proposed contract includes installation of new, manufacturer-warranted equipment with a minimum one-year warranty at no additional cost to the government. The anticipated contract award date is March 18, 2025, and all interested parties must submit their capability statements by 12:00 PM EST on January 31, 2025. The contract will be executed under the Product Service Code N059 for Installation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components. Eligible small businesses that can meet the technical specifications and provide the required documentation are encouraged to submit their capability statements for consideration.