6350--Additional Door Hardware for Physical Access Control System (PAC)
ID: 36C25626Q0204Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (6350)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified contractors to provide installation services for additional door hardware as part of the Physical Access Control (PAC) system at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The project aims to enhance physical security by adding card access capabilities to four doors within the Domiciliary Residential and Rehabilitation Treatment Program facility, requiring contractors to supply labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for the installation of additional controllers. This Sources Sought Notice serves as market research to identify potential contractors who are authorized distributors for ACRE and certified to work on the existing DNA Fusions open options system. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 8, 2025, and direct any questions to Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov by December 2, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eugene JacksonContract Specialist
    (832) 352-2915
    eugene.jackson2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C25626Q0204) for additional door hardware for its Physical Access Control (PAC) system at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The notice clarifies that potential contractors must be authorized distributors for ACRE and certified to work on their DNA Fusions open options system, which is the current PAC system. The amendment specifies the need to add card access for patients, similar to a hotel-style keycard, to the existing system that currently uses employee PIV cards for access. The response deadline for this notice is December 8, 2025, at 15:00 Central Time.
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, seeks information for installing additional controllers to an existing keyless Physical Access Control (PAC) System at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The purpose is market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for this project, which aims to expand physical security by adding card-access systems to four doors in the Domiciliary Residential and Rehabilitation Treatment Program facility. The RFI requests details on contractor capabilities, business size, certifications (e.g., small business, SDVOSB), authorization as a service provider, and existing contract vehicles. Responses are due by December 8, 2025, with questions by December 2, 2025. This notice is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract.
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