DJ10--36C249-26-AP-1466 - Access Control Panel Replacement - Police Service
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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 (NCO) 09, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Physical Access Control System (PACS) ISTAR upgrades at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) facilities in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC), an SDVOSB. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source action. Responses from interested parties are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves upgrading the existing PACS system, including ISTAR Panels with associated licensing costs and power controls, installation, programming, and testing. The upgrades are necessary to ensure compliance with VA Policy 0730 requirements for door entry controls. The work will be performed at both the Nashville and Murfreesboro Medical Centers. The description notes that Cynergy/Johnson Controls (JCI) has historically performed work on these PACS systems and is preferred to continue due to existing maintenance contracts and system familiarity.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- PSC: DJ10 (IT and Telecom - Security and Compliance as a Service)
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026, through September 30, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: No later than March 30, 2026
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 10 AM ET
- Published: March 5, 2026
Sole Source Justification & Response
The VA intends to award this contract as a logical follow-on to an existing order under the authority of FAR 16.507-6(b)(3). Market research indicated that while other SDVOSBs and Large Businesses could provide the service, only Johnson Controls and Cynergy have operated on the specific PACS system at the Nashville and Murfreesboro locations, leading to no anticipated competition.
This notice is not a solicitation. However, interested parties may submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements. Submissions should include clear and convincing documentation, such as an authorized distributor/reseller letter if not a manufacturer, to Ryan Mick (Ryan.Mick@va.gov) and Elizabeth.Trimm@va.gov by the response deadline. The government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Contact Information
- Contracting Specialist: Ryan Mick
- Email: Ryan.Mick@va.gov
- Phone: 423-979-1408