Key boxes
Overview
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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
This is an Amendment to a solicitation (Notice ID: c99f87ae130b4592bf7542b0736045d9) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255), for "Key boxes" (Product Service Code: 5340 - Hardware). The amendment addresses questions received during the solicitation's question phase, providing crucial clarifications regarding the scope of work and technical specifications. The response date for the solicitation remains March 16, 2026.
Scope of Change
This amendment, identified as 36C25526Q0241 0001.pdf, provides the following key clarifications:
- Cloud Services/Backup: The government is seeking a quotation for materials and installation only, explicitly excluding Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Cable Installation: The contractor will be responsible for providing full installation services, which includes the routing of both power and data cables to the designated key box locations.
- Door Type & EMS Location: Solid steel doors are the preferred type. For the EMS section, two key boxes are required to be located side-by-side. The specified card reader is a PIV/CAC reader, and a sample card will be provided to the contractor after the contract award.
These clarifications impact requirements related to the overall scope of work and technical specifications for the "Key boxes" project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to a Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z
- Amendment Published: March 12, 2026, at 8:56 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Missouri (MO), United States
Additional Notes
This amendment's primary purpose is to answer questions from potential bidders. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules are indicated by this amendment. For further inquiries, contact Steve Parrott at Stephen.Parrott@va.gov.