H242-- Police Bunker Paging Panel - 537 - POP 60 DAYS ONE TIME BUY
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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 VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Siemens Industry INC for a Police Bunker Paging fire alarm Panel Unit at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL. This unit will integrate with the proprietary Fire Suppression system, enabling police personnel to make pages through the hospital's fire alarm speakers. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The contractor will install a new Paging Panel System (Fire Alarm Control unit, Voice Evacuation System) and a CAB3 control unit in the Police Bunker. Key tasks include:
- Programming the paging panel to interface with the current fire alarm system.
- Removing the existing annunciator and modifying internal components.
- Installing a new three-row enclosure (CAB3) and connecting 120V electrical power.
- Running conduit and pulling new wire for Digital Audio Card (DacNet) cable.
- Trimming the panel, creating a new program, and testing the new paging system throughout the hospital.
- Providing painted side panel fillers and facilitating training for Police Personnel.
- Sealing any wall openings with fire caulking. All work must comply with VA Policies, NFPA 70, 72, Joint Commission, and NEC. Service technicians must be properly licensed, certified, or trained.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, one-time buy.
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from award.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source under FAR 8.405-6).
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM (CST).
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to sole source. No solicitation documents are available. Firms that believe they can meet the requirements must furnish information about their products, services, and customer references to the Contracting Officer. Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source negotiation with Siemens Industry INC. If no responses are received, the sole source will proceed.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted via email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Michelle.Klug2@va.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The NAICS Code is 561621. A Pre-Installation Safety Meeting will be held.