J059--Full and Open NEW Base +4 Overhead Paging PM

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive service and maintenance coverage for the overhead paging system at the Illiana VA Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to maintain and repair system components including antennas, transmitters, Media Matrix telephone paging units, encoders, pagers, amplifiers, computer interface cards, primary and backup transmitters and receivers, and interface connections to the TV station system. The solicitation requires contractors to possess electrician certifications, OSHA 30-hour electrical safety training, and a minimum of three years of experience in communication systems maintenance. The system covers approximately 130,000 square feet across multiple buildings and includes specialized equipment such as Rockville RCS350-6 Amplifiers, RF Modulators, and a Mackenzie Minimac 2 with Altronix timer/controller. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2025, with quotes due by September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses, with preference given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), despite the solicitation notice indicating "No Set-Aside Used." The contract structure includes a firm fixed-price arrangement with a base period running from contract award through August 31, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods that could extend the contract through August 31, 2030. The estimated contract value falls within the simplified acquisition threshold, indicating a total potential value under $250,000. The contractor will be responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as emergency and non-emergency repairs throughout the contract period. Performance will take place at the Illiana VA Medical Center, where the contractor must maintain the facility's critical communication infrastructure across the expansive medical complex.