N063--Provision and Installation of Personal Identity Verification Readers Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking quotes for the provision and installation of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Readers at the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The requirement includes three PIV readers (Gallagher T21 or equal) and associated hardware, along with their integration into the existing Gallagher Security Command Centre PACS. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for purchasing and installing three PIV card readers (brand name or equal to Gallagher T21) and integrating them with the existing Physical Access Control System (PACS) at VHA in Building 53, Denver Federal Center. This includes installing new door contacts, hardware, electrified door hardware, and electric strikes. An HBUS 8 in 2 Out Door Module will be required for one room.

Key requirements for PIV readers include:

• Compatibility with Gallagher Security Command Centre (version 9.10).
• Dual-factor authentication, durability, ease of cleaning, and support for PIV/PIV-I.
• Display for user feedback, English language support, and connection to existing backup battery.
• Dimensions between 7-10 inches tall and 3-5 inches wide.
• Compliance with FCC, CE, UL, GSA APL, and RCM approvals.
• Preferred color is black, but other dark colors are acceptable.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 561621, with a $25 million business size standard.
• Period of Performance: Installation and integration services must be completed within 30 days of the contractor receiving equipment and the required Denver Access Control permit.
• Place of Performance: Denver Federal Center, Building 53, West 6th Ave and Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80225.
• Government Furnished Property: Access to the current server laptop for PACS integration.

Submission Requirements & Deadlines

• Site Visit: Strongly encouraged on February 10, 2026, at 08:00 AM MST. Contact Miya Aguon (Miya.Aguon@va.gov) to confirm attendance and obtain location details.
• Questions Deadline: All written questions are due by February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment.
• Quote Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
• Submission Method: Emailed quotes only to stephanie.cahill@va.gov (4MB email limit).
• Required Quote Volumes:
  1. Technical Capability: Specifications, cut sheets, or brochures proving "equal" products meet salient characteristics.
  2. Price: Completed pricing schedule.
  3. Installation and Delivery Lead Time: Stated calendar days for delivery and installation.
  4. Authorized Distributor Letter: From the OEM if the offeror is not the OEM (VAAR 852.212-71(c)).
  5. Colorado Electrical License or Supervisor Certificate: Proof of active, valid license/certificate.
  6. Project Execution Plan: Overview plan for installation, including cable runs and potential building modifications.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be made to the offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror. Evaluation factors include:

1. Technical capability or quality of the item offered.
2. Price.
3. Installation and Delivery Lead Time.
4. Provision of Authorized Distributor Letter.
5. Provision of Colorado Electrical License or Supervisor Certificate.
6. Provision of Project Execution Plan.

Important Notes

Offerors must obtain a Denver Access Control permit upon award before starting work. Failure to provide all required volumes may result in a non-responsive offer.