ContractSources Sought

J063--RFI 36C26226Q0700 LynxGuide Duress Panic Alarm System 36C262-26-AP-4628

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C26226Q0700

Response Deadline

May 6, 2026

7 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is conducting market research for a LynxGuide Duress Panic Alarm System or equal for the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The requirement covers an enterprise license and support for a duress and mass notification system serving about 30,000 users, along with associated services and a base year plus four option years. The system is expected to provide silent activation, real-time alerts within five seconds with precise location information, standard enterprise network operation, central administration, integration with existing security systems, encrypted communications, redundancy, scalability, and multi-channel alert delivery, with support Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and additional after-hours support as needed. Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time by email to Dyne.Kim@va.gov, and must include the requested company, product, pricing, and capability information from SAM-registered offerors.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

561621

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

PSC Code

J063

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

SOW RFI 36C26226Q0700 LynxGuide Duress Panic Alarm System B 4OYs.pdf

PDF•180 KB•Apr 23, 2026

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking an enterprise license and support for a Duress & Mass Notification System, specifically the LynxGuide system or an equivalent, to serve roughly 30,000 users within the VA Greater Los Angeles System. This system is crucial for panic duress and mass notification, providing real-time alerts within five seconds to security personnel with precise location information. Key requirements include silent/covert activation, operation on standard enterprise networks, a central administrative console, and integration capabilities with existing security systems. The system must also support configurable alert routing, secure encrypted communications, redundancy, scalability, and multi-channel alert delivery. Technical support for the virtual server is required Monday-Friday, 6 am-5 pm, with after-hours support as needed. Performance will be monitored by a physical security specialist. The place of performance is 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Bldg 222, Rm 205, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

36C26226Q0700.docx

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AI Summary

This Request for Information (RFI) – Sources Sought notice, numbered 36C26226Q0700, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, for market research and planning purposes. It seeks information from potential contractors, including small businesses, capable of providing a LynxGuide Duress Panic Alarm System or an equal product that meets specified salient characteristics. The system, along with associated services, is required for the VA Medical Center at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073, for a base year and four option years. The suggested NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services). Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time and must be submitted via email to Dyne Kim at dyne.kim@va.gov. Interested contractors must provide detailed company information, business size, product brand and origin, distributorship status, existing federal contracts, delivery estimates, general pricing, regulatory attestations, and a capability statement with reference contracts. Only new equipment from authorized distributors will be accepted. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, and all respondents must be registered in SAM.