RFQ: Brand Name or Equal to Bosch Public Announcement System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking to procure a brand name or equal Bosch Public Announcement System to replace an existing PA system that has reached its end of life at the Northport VA Medical Center. The procurement includes a comprehensive system comprising a system controller, operator call station, system power amplifiers, power supply module, audio-over-IP interface, and a Windows 11 laptop with specific technical requirements for system configuration, audio quality, and network capabilities. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. Evaluation will be conducted based on technical capability and price, with the government awarding to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Janelle Bonafede by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 16, 2025, and vendors must complete and submit both a Buy American Certificate and VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting with their responses.

This solicitation is unrestricted with no set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified businesses. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documentation. The solicitation does not specify the contract value, budget range, or quantity of systems required beyond the single PA system replacement described. The place of performance is the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Northport, New York 11768. The procurement timeline indicates a tight response window with only seven days between the posting date of July 9, 2025, and the submission deadline of July 16, 2025. The solicitation requires compliance with domestic content requirements under the Buy American Act and includes specific subcontracting limitations as outlined in the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.