NEW Sleep Center Surveillance Camera System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to install and maintain a comprehensive surveillance camera system for the Central Texas Sleep Center in Killeen, Texas. The solicitation requires the installation of 25 total cameras (16 interior and 9 exterior), including an OpenEye rackmount server, POE switches, UPS, monitors, and associated equipment, with 13 dome cameras to be supplied by the VA. The contract will be structured with a base year and four option years, covering installation, warranty, and monitoring services from February 27, 2025 to February 26, 2030. Contractors must provide 24/7/365 monitoring services, emergency repairs with a 24-48 hour response time, and a one-year warranty on the installed system. Quotes are due by January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST, with installation to be completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a size standard of $25 million. The work will be performed at 3401 Kaydence Court, Killeen, TX 76542, and the contract scope includes comprehensive camera system deployment, including interior and exterior surveillance coverage. The base period will run from February 27, 2025 to February 26, 2026, with subsequent option years extending through February 26, 2030. The VA will require web-based access to view cameras at any time, and alternative manufacturers to Open Eye Server and Illustra cameras will be acceptable if they are compatible with the new system. No specific professional certifications like Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) are required for installation, as the cameras will only monitor common areas.