Security system corrective and preventive maintenance of cameras, servers, and access control devices, plus installation of additional card readers and scramble pads at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

36C25520Q0030

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Siemens Industry, Inc., 1000 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

For this requirement, Siemens Industry, Inc. will provide:

Corrective maintenance, repairs and routine weekly preventative maintenance (PM) including cleaning and testing of cameras, servers, and scramble pads to the security system located at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Corrective maintenance, repairs and PM will include all replacement parts, hardware and software updates requiring access to the Siemens BCDKPD interface, and licensing.

Program and install card readers inter-connected with the Siemens BCDKPD interface, to all exterior doors of Main Tower, Valor Tower and Freedom Tower.

Program and install card readers and scramble pads inter-connected with the Siemens BCDKPD interface, to all IT Data Closet Doors.

The place of performance is the:

Kansas City VA Medical Center

4801 East Linwood Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64128

The NAICS code is 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $20.5 Million, with a PSC of J063 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a period of performance of 1-year, beginning January 1, 2020.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by emailing a capabilities statement NLT November 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Bruce Kidder who can be reached at Bruce.Kidder@va.gov. When responding to this announcement, respondents should reference solicitation number 36C25520Q0030.

A determination not to compete this proposed contract, upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if after November 6, 2019, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Siemens Industry, Inc. for this requirement.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls, non-electronic or verbal responses will not be accepted.