J059--Overhead Paging System
Overview
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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) is soliciting proposals for the Upgrade and Repair of the VAWLA Main Hospital Building 500 Paging System at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, CA. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The project addresses an emergent repair due to system failure and obsolescence. Offers are due May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a comprehensive upgrade and repair of the existing overhead paging system. Key tasks include:
- Replacing existing Dukane headend equipment with new Biamp intelligent amplifiers and controlling equipment.
- Integrating SIP into the phone systems for pre-recorded announcements.
- Reconnecting and utilizing existing speaker zones wiring floor circuits.
- Load testing existing circuits and labeling wires.
- Repairing non-working speakers or cabling on a time and material basis, subject to approval.
- Installation will occur Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM, with a changeover rate of eight zones per day.
- The facility will provide a network drop at the microphone location (PBX) and reuse the existing rack and power source.
- Experienced staff will perform testing and commissioning, providing a system testing report in matrix format.
- On-site training for facility maintenance staff on the new PA system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), with a size standard of $12.5 Million.
- Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components).
- Warranty: One-year warranty on labor and equipment for the scope of work, and a five-year warranty on Biamp manufactured equipment.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to david.odne@va.gov.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the VA's financial system (10091 webform) and SAM. Offers must include pricing in Section B of the SF 1449 and complete specific blocks.
- Required Files: File #1: General Information and Price/Cost Schedule; File #2: Special Standards of Responsibility (proof of trade certification for contractor personnel).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced offer determined to be fair, reasonable, and within available funding. Past performance will also be considered.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. Clauses for SDVOSB and limitations on subcontracting apply.
Additional Notes
The equipment to be replaced includes Biamp paging stations, UPS, VoIP interface, amplifiers, Biamp GPIO, messaging processors, and a network switch. The solicitation references SCA Wage Determination 2015-5613, Revision 31, dated December 03, 2025.