5895--SHRV - Emergency Paging Contract 667-26-3-501-0501
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) in Shreveport, Louisiana, is soliciting competitive quotes for an Emergency Paging System. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The system must be fully functional, redundant, and integrate with existing VA infrastructure. Quotes are due electronically by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement, delivery, installation, and configuration of a fully functional Emergency Paging System utilizing alphanumeric paging technology. Key deliverables include:
- Redundant capability for continuity of operations.
- Integration with the existing VA phone system and operation as a stand-alone system.
- Compatibility with future system expansion using TCP/IP-based technology.
- Integration with the existing Code Blue system (Lone Star).
- Components: paging transmitters, antennas, cabling, consoles, software, UPS units, network switches, alphanumeric pagers, system licensing, and five new standalone computers.
- Five yearly system service contracts (Normal Business Hours, 10 Hours After Hours, Annual PMI).
- All components must be new and meet manufacturer specifications.
- On-site user training within 5 business days of installation.
- Installation and configuration must be coordinated to minimize disruption.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (RFQ under FAR Parts 12 & 13).
- NAICS Code: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 Employees).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VAMC, 510 E Stoner AVE, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
- Contract Period: Base (90 days from award for delivery, installation, and acceptance).
- Period of Performance (POP): June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. CST.
- Questions Due: Thursday, May 21, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CST.
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes only, emailed to Kimberly Anderson at kimberly.anderson6@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets or exceeds all requirements. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Offer Format: Offerors must refer to FAR 52.212-1 and its Addendum for specific instructions, guidance, and format. Offers are to be submitted in two volumes: Technical Proposal and Price Proposal.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted; all inquiries must be submitted via email.