N063--Lynx Panic Alarm Equipment (BRAND NAME ONLY)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment is issued to respond to vendor questions. No further questions will be answered before the closing date.

This amendment references an attached document: 36C25726Q0459 0001 AMEND.

This amendment does not appear to change the proposal deadline or submission requirements, but it does indicate that no further vendor questions will be addressed prior to the closing date.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C25726Q0459 is effective April 21, 2026. Its primary purpose is to respond to vendor questions.

• Vendor Questions and Answers: The amendment provides responses to three vendor questions regarding:

  • Discrepancies between the scope narrative and pricing schedule for repeaters and receivers.
  • Availability of drawings or floor plans for existing enclosure locations or device placement.
  • Specific project start date.

• Attachments: The following documents are referenced as updated or provided:

  • Updated Schedule
  • LynxWLS Repeater Installation Map - VA Central Texas Waco
  • Floor Plans (referenced in Q&A 2)
  • Schedule with updated quantities (referenced in Q&A 1)

• The time frame for vendor questions has closed, and no further questions will be answered before the closing date.

• The project start date is clarified as "30-day ARO" (After Receipt of Order).

• The amendment does not explicitly state changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors, but it does provide updated quantity information relevant to the pricing schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Lynx body worn panic alarm system" for the Central Texas VA Healthcare System. The government is procuring this system to enhance security and safety.

• Purchase and provide all equipment and supplies necessary for system installation.

• Mount all hardware and test all equipment.

• Install the following devices:

  • (1) Lynx Wireless (WLS) Network Device
  • (1) Lynx Receiver
  • (49) Lynx Repeaters
  • (100) Wireless Panic Buttons with Belt Clip (transmitter)
  • (4) 12-outlet commercial grade power strips

• Connect the receiver to the VA's existing network.

• Ensure hardware works in conjunction with Lynx Guide Server Software Version 7.11 or Higher.

• Configure network settings prior to physical installation.

• Complete installation and programming of equipment, including testing each panic button.

• The government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

• Questions Due: 04/17/2026, 10:00 AM CST

• Questions Email: matthew.clements2@va.gov and christopher-noel.ward@va.gov

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 04/23/2026, 10:00 AM CST

• Proposal Submission Email: matthew.clements2@va.gov and christopher-noel.ward@va.gov

• Proposal Format: PDF for documents, Excel for excel documents. No Word documents.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability (Significantly more important than Price)
  2. Past Performance (Significantly more important than Price)
  3. Price

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA VetCert system (if applicable).

• This is a Small Business set-aside.

• All Offerors must be registered in SBA Veteran Certify portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

• Responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

• No phone calls will be accepted regarding this solicitation.

• Failure to comply with all criteria and requested documentation may result in proposal rejection.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Lynx body-worn panic alarm systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Healthcare System. The contracting office is NCO 17 North Texas Healthcare System.

• The primary requirement is for Lynx panic alarm equipment.

• The document references an attached solicitation for detailed specifications.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but the solicitation document itself will contain these details.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 04-23-2026 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• The contracting office is located at 124 E. Hwy 67, Suite 100, Duncanville TX 75137.

• This opportunity is set aside for SBA (Small Business Administration).

• The Product/Service Code is N063.

• The NAICS Code is 334220.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Healthcare System, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple TX 76504.

• Point of Contact: Matthew G. Clements, Contracting Officer (matthew.clements2@va.gov, 972-708-0800). Email communication is preferred.

• The solicitation document is titled '36C25726Q0459 LYNX PANIC BUTTONS.docx'.