DJ01--Third Party Monitoring Service & Subscription for VISN 5 Elkridge Landing Office
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), Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to identify potential sources for Third Party Monitoring Services & Subscription for physical security systems at the VISN 5 Elkridge Landing Office in Linthicum Heights, MD. This requirement covers existing Intrusion Detection, Access Control, and Video Surveillance systems. Responses are due by 3:00 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a third-party provider for subscription-based monitoring, protection, and ongoing service support for physical security systems. Services include:
- Systems Covered: Intrusion Detection, Access Control, and Video Surveillance.
- Monitoring: Central station signal receiving and notification service with a 24-hour test timer. Contractor will notify Police/Fire and VA contacts upon alarm/trouble signals.
- Protection Plan: Secom Protection Plan covers Secom-installed parts and labor for natural faults/failures (exclusions apply, e.g., batteries, network issues, vandalism).
- Warranty: Limited Parts Warranty (one year from installation completion, labor excluded).
- Operational Hours: Normal service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Approved work times for repairs are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Deliverables: Active monitoring, Protection Plan coverage, Project Completion Email Notice, single deployment training, data sheets/manuals upon request.
- Place of Performance: VISN 5 Office, 939 Elkridge Landing Road Suite 300, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (planning purposes only). The government is contemplating a Firm Fixed Price contract with a Base + 4 option periods.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: June 30, 2026 – June 29, 2027
- Option Year 1: June 30, 2027 – June 29, 2028
- Option Year 2: June 30, 2028 – June 29, 2029
- Option Year 3: June 30, 2029 – June 29, 2030
- Option Year 4: June 30, 2030 – June 29, 2031
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage). The results will assist in developing the acquisition strategy.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, by 3:00 PM (EDT).
- Published: May 12, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested and capable businesses should submit the following via email to Sylvia.Honesty@va.gov:
- Business name, type, and socio-economic status.
- Point of contact (including telephone number & email address).
- GSA Contract number (if applicable).
- DUNS number and SAM UEI number.
- Capability statement.
- Authorized Distributor Letter.
Disclaimers
This notice is for planning purposes ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all associated expenses. No telephone calls will be accepted.