N063--police administration building 42/46 security system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking contractors for a comprehensive security system installation at the Police Administration Building 42/46 at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The project involves installing three integrated security systems: a C CURE 9000 access control system with 5 card readers, an EXACQ VISION video surveillance system with 5 cameras, and a DMP Intrusion Detection System featuring an 8-zone panel with 5 motion sensors and 2 keypads. Contractors must ensure a 98% in-service rate, provide all necessary software licenses and hardware, and install systems in compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications. The VA is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to determine procurement strategy, with responses due by 4:00 PM Central Time on October 13, 2025. Vendors must meet strict security requirements including obtaining VA access badges and completing security awareness training, and responses must be submitted via email to contract specialist Stephanie Watts at Stephanie.Watts@va.gov.

This procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designation, though the VA has indicated a preference for small business vendors during the market research phase. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and Product Service Code N063 for installation of alarm, signal, and security detection systems. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the scope encompasses three distinct security system installations across the specified VA buildings. The RFI requires vendors to provide detailed information about manufacturing origins, business size, authorized distribution capabilities, and technical qualifications to help the VA determine the most appropriate procurement approach for this security infrastructure project.