DD01--vakn compass and monitor control system - RFI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a Compass Uplink Monitor and Control System to replace an end-of-life monitoring solution at the VA Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD). The solicitation requires a system capable of monitoring and controlling over 50 devices with SNMP compatibility, serial and ethernet functionality, and support for 5 simultaneous GUI users. Potential vendors must provide hardware, software, remote and onsite commissioning, configuration, testing, and training for VA personnel. Quotes are due by February 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, with proposals to be submitted to Ron Shelko. The contract will be awarded using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with evaluation likely focusing on technical capabilities, system integration potential, and compliance with detailed system requirements.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) with a size standard of $37 million. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price arrangement with a base period and two 12-month option periods, totaling three years of performance. Delivery and installation will occur at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, with hardware and software deliverables required within 90 days of award and professional services within 180 days. The system must include Dell server hardware, software licenses, engineering services, onsite commissioning, and three years of maintenance support. Payment terms are Net 30, with electronic invoice submission required, and the contract includes comprehensive information security and privacy requirements for contractors accessing VA systems.