N063-- Albany VAMC Combined Access Control Addition and Lenel Software Upgrade
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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.
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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), specifically the Albany Stratton VAMC, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide a combined access control addition and Lenel software upgrade. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to enhance facility security, access accountability, and compliance by installing PIV-enabled access control hardware on four doors and upgrading the existing Lenel OnGuard Physical Access Control System (PACS) from ADV SUSP to PRO. Quotes are due April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, wiring, programming, testing, documentation, and coordination for a fully functional PACS installation and software upgrade. Key components include:
- Hardware Installation: PIV-enabled access control hardware on four specific doors (Medical Gas Storage, Bio-Med Room, Emergency Department Circle Entrance, VIP Ramp Entrance). This involves installing HID SIGNO 40K PIV Readers, door position sensors, electrified locksets/strikes, ADA wave-to-open buttons, armored door loops, wire mold raceways, and door drill-outs.
- Software Upgrade: Upgrade the existing Lenel OnGuard ADV SUSP license to a PRO license, activating 64 additional reader licenses to increase total system capacity from 256 to 320 readers.
- Integration: All new components must be seamlessly integrated into the existing Lenel OnGuard PACS environment.
- Labor: Includes PACS installation, wiring, Lenel programming, project management, and testing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services.
- Set-Aside: This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a $34 Million small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the Notice of Award.
- Delivery: No later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), FOB Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Barry.Sawyer@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, past performance, technical, warranty/extended warranty, product support, and speed of delivery.
- Award Basis: Comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete annual representations and certifications electronically.
Point of Contact
- Barry Sawyer, Contract Specialist, Barry.Sawyer@va.gov, 585-393-8563.