Overhead Paging System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks a comprehensive turnkey public address system for the Fargo VA Health Care System, with quotes due September 17 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time and technical questions due September 14. This is an unrestricted commercial item RFQ with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Fargo, North Dakota (2101 Elm Street). The contractor must provide, install, and maintain a fully functional wired IP-networked PA system capable of distributing audio signals throughout the facility's main interior campus buildings (Buildings 10, 46, and 52) and outbuildings. The system must include LAN controllers, communication links, cabling, and minimum one-hour battery backup with power line surge protection. Key technical requirements include standalone IP-networked architecture with RMF accreditation, zoning capabilities for targeted messaging, integration with existing fire safety and nurse call systems, 24/7/365 availability, on-site user training, and 24/7/365 phone support. The system shall deliver even sound distribution (3 dB at 4000 Hz), uniform frequency response (3 dB using 1/3-octave bands), 75 dB average program level with 10 dB peaking margin, and acoustic distortion below 5 percent THD. The contractor must reuse existing infrastructure where applicable and provide detailed system design drawings and equipment specifications.

The NAICS code is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 800 employees. The contract is firm-fixed-price with estimated value of $34 million and a performance period from September 25, 2026 through March 24, 2027. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (Neutral/Acceptable/Unacceptable), Veterans Involvement (SDVOSB/VOSB status and subcontracting), and Price. All quotes must be emailed to Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov before the close date.