N063--Service Contract Emergency Code Calling System
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), San Diego VA Health Care System, has issued a Sources Sought announcement for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Life Safety Radio Frequency System Design and Installation. This is not a solicitation, but aims to gather information from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires the design, planning, installation, and testing of a fully standalone radio frequency broadcast system for hospital emergency code calling. This system must cover the entire San Diego VA Main Campus, including specific buildings (1, 2, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 40, new SCI/CLC building) and all patient parking areas. Key requirements include:
- A self-sufficient system with Emergency Life Safety Branch power and a minimum 30-minute UPS redundancy.
- Independence from VA LAN/WAN, phone systems, and commercial cellular services.
- Operation on a radio frequency of 413 MHz.
- Compliance with Federal guidelines (FCC Part 15, National Codes like NFPA 72, 75, 99, 101 & NEC, and VA Directives).
- Provision of all labor, materials, hardware, equipment, testing supplies, and transportation.
- Inclusion of detailed design schematics, implementation plans (addressing asbestos areas), concurrent system testing, user training, and maintenance support.
- Supply of at least 30 radio frequency transmitting and receiving devices for Code Blue, Rapid Response Team Respiratory, and Code Green notifications.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers)
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking SDVOSB, with potential for alternate set-aside or full and open competition if SDVOSB response is inadequate.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and ability to perform the described work. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
- DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB).
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM MST
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
- Submission Email: garrett.lyles@va.gov (Attn: Garrett Lyles, Contracting Officer)
- Contact: Garrett Lyles, Contract Specialist (garrett.lyles@va.gov)
Important Notes
This is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSBs/VOSBs must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.