Burglary Monitoring Alarm and Fire Monitoring Alarm
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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) is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing Burglary and Fire Alarm Monitoring and Maintenance Services for facilities within the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. This includes four locations for burglary monitoring and one for fire alarm monitoring. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves continuous monitoring and preventive maintenance for:
- Burglary alarm systems at Harlingen HCC, McAllen MCOPC, Corpus Christi CCOPC, and Brownsville BOPC.
- Fire alarm system at Corpus Christi CCOPC. Services include furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and supervision for routine and emergency call-backs. Annual burglary system inspections (October) and semi-annual fire alarm inspections (October and April) are required, adhering to NFPA 72 standards for fire alarms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: R430 (Support Professional: Physical Security And Badging)
- Period of Performance: Base period plus 4 option years.
- Place of Performance: Harlingen, McAllen, Corpus Christi, and Brownsville, TX.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 25, 2026.
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
- Inspections require 30-day advance scheduling with the COR.
- Contractor must provide narrative reports with recommendations and written test reports certifying work acceptance.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in burglary system monitoring and preventive maintenance.
- Personnel: All contractor personnel must possess a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, communication devices, and specific training for drivers.
- Compliance: Adherence to all applicable Federal, State, and Government laws.
- Travel: Vendor pricing must include all travel expenses.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Interested SDVOSBs should submit their capabilities statement by the due date. Primary Contact: Crystal Carabajal, crystal.carabajal@va.gov, 210-915-4076.