DG11--CJIS VAPD
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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), Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Access Circuit services for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) Police Department in Prescott, AZ. This requirement is for a secure, reliable point-to-point communication circuit to access the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) CJIS. Offers are due April 24, 2026, at 17:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, software, and equipment to establish and maintain a secure, reliable point-to-point circuit for sensitive law enforcement data. Key requirements include:
- Service: Secure, reliable, point-to-point circuit via Metro Ethernet.
- Bandwidth: 10 Mbps dedicated local access circuit and a 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port.
- Integration: Must operate with existing standalone CPU and Cisco ASA 5506X router at NAVAHCS Police.
- Compliance: Adherence to VA and FBI CJIS security requirements, including personnel background checks and Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA).
- Parts: All parts must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- Coordination: Provider must coordinate provisioning and ongoing access with AZ DPS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a 1,500-employee size standard.
- PSC Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 8, 2026, to May 7, 2027, plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, 500 Highway 89 North, AZ 86313.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 17:00 MST.
- Offers Due: April 24, 2026, 17:00 MST.
- Submission Method: Email only to Jamie.elbedawi@va.gov. The subject line must be "Response to Solicitation 36C26226Q0491 – Contractor Name – CJIS VAPD".
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Price, Past Performance, SDVOSB (if applicable), and Special Standards. Technical and Past Performance combined are considered equal to Price. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.
- Proposal Volumes: Submissions should include Volume 1: Business Proposal, Volume 2: Special Standards, Volume 3: Past Performance, and Volume 4 (if applicable): SDVOSB/VOSB Credit.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. However, evaluation credit will be given for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) participation.
Additional Notes
All communication regarding this solicitation must be in writing via email to the designated Point of Contact. Late submissions will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).