The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (36C26026R0042) for a construction contract titled "648-20-121 Construct Campus Security Fence and Access Control (Vancouver) CAMERAS ONLY." This notice is not a request for proposals but seeks information on interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for providing security cameras compatible with an existing Avigilon brand system at the Portland VAMC, Vancouver campus. The project involves installing IP-based cameras and controllers that integrate with the current networked system. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific, and should include contact information, business size/classification, a capabilities statement, and details on compatible products, adhering to Buy American requirements. This market research will inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation.

The project 648-20-121, "Construct Campus Security Fence and Access Control (Vancouver)" at the Vancouver VA Medical Center, involves replacing the existing 6-foot chain-link fence with a new security fence. This new fence will include a concrete mow strip, one motorized vehicle gate, three personnel gates, and a 1100-linear-foot vehicle fortification along Fourth Plain Blvd. designed to stop a 4000-pound vehicle traveling at 30 mph. Additionally, headlight screening will be installed for approximately 450 feet, and raceways for lighting and camera systems will be integrated throughout the perimeter. The project also entails installing new entry doors, frames, and hardware with electronic locks and card readers at Buildings 3 and 4, and planting eight additional trees with associated wheel stops. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, training, transportation, and personnel, adhering to VA specifications and drawings. The estimated construction period is nine months, with normal work hours from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (PST), Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Weekly progress meetings will be held, and all medical center activities must remain unimpeded during construction.

The project involves constructing a campus security fence and access control system at the Vancouver Campus, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes a concrete mow strip, one motorized gate, one non-motorized vehicle gate, three personnel gates, and replacing the existing 6-foot chain-link fence. Additionally, a 3-foot tall concrete vehicle fortification will be installed along Fourth Plain Blvd, designed to stop a 4000 lb vehicle traveling at 30 MPH. Headlight screening will be included for approximately 450 feet where POW/MIA Road nears Fourth Plain Blvd, and a camera system will be implemented for the entire perimeter. Alternate bids include new entry doors with electronic locks and card readers at Buildings 3 and 4, and the inclusion of additional trees and wheel stops. The project requires detailed phasing plans, strict dust control, and coordination to minimize disruption to the occupied buildings and existing utilities.

This document outlines the specifications for the "Construct Campus Security Fence and Access Control" project at the Vancouver VAMC (Project No. 648-20-121). It details the scope of work, which includes constructing a campus security fence with a concrete mow strip, two motorized vehicle gates, two personnel gates, and replacing the existing 6-foot chain-link fence. Key features include a vehicle fortification along Fourth Plain Blvd, headlight screening, and a camera system for the entire perimeter. The document also presents two bid alternates: new entry doors with electronic locks and card readers for buildings 3 and 4, and additional trees with wheel stops. General requirements cover safety, site preparation, security procedures, utility management, alterations, waste disposal, environmental protection, and restoration. Crucially, the Medical Center will remain operational 24/7, necessitating detailed phasing plans, strict dust control, and noise management. The contractor is responsible for professional surveying, as-built drawings, a warranty management plan, and adherence to all VA and regulatory requirements. Training, security plans, key control, and sensitive information handling are also emphasized, ensuring a secure and compliant construction process.

The document, identified as "MOD P0005 100% SUBMITTAL," outlines supplemental information for the Campus Security Fence and Access Control project at the Vancouver Campus of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The project, numbered 648-20-121, includes details regarding replacement tree locations for Clark College, specifically seven tree clusters of Sugar Pine, White Pine, and Ponderosa Pine. It also notes the age of trees in the Silver Lot and Red Lot 1 as prior to 1990, and the Purple Lot as 2001. The document contains various technical drawing scales, approval signatures from key VA personnel including the Director, Chief Facilities Management, and Safety Manager, and references to site features such as gravel parking, bleachers, tennis courts, and main roads (E McLaughlin Blvd and Ft Vancouver Way). The file emphasizes security and access control, indicating its relevance to federal government infrastructure projects and compliance.