R430--Lone Worker Monitoring Services anf Devices
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Lone Worker Monitoring Services and Devices for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, AR. This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires approximately 140 lone worker safety monitoring devices with 24/7/365 monitoring for home care and community worker programs. These devices are intended to enhance staff safety by providing features such as:
- Silent panic alarm
- Incapacitation/Man-Down detection
- Immediate notification to emergency services
- GPS/GNSS dual signal detection and reporting
- Check-in/Check-out functionality
- Waterproof and dustproof design
- Escalation notification to Veteran Health Administration
- Ongoing customer support
The anticipated period of performance includes a Base Year (June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027) and four Option Years (June 15, 2027 – June 14, 2031).
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services)
- Size Standard: $19.5 Million
- Set-Aside Preference: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Small Businesses (SB) are preferred, though other than small businesses will be accepted for market research.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit Capabilities Statements via email to tina.harris3@va.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, April 17, 2026. Statements must include:
- SAMs UEI Number
- GSA contract Number (if applicable)
- Details of services offered and characteristics meeting or exceeding the draft Statement of Work (SOW) salient characteristics
- Delivery and availability information
Registration
All interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov. Veteran-owned businesses must also be registered in VETBIZ and comply with VET 4212 reporting requirements.