6350--LONE WORKER DEVICE AND SERVICE - PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
ID: 36C26225Q0209Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/814750cd109f49dbafe18181b3a6951b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking quotes for a lone worker device and service aimed at enhancing the safety of its field staff. The procurement is in response to safety concerns, including harassment and violence faced by VA employees while delivering services in the community, and requires devices that offer GPS tracking, 24/7 monitoring, and emergency communication capabilities. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving employee safety protocols, with the contract covering a base period and multiple option years. Interested contractors should submit their inquiries electronically to Contracting Officer Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov, referencing solicitation number RFQ 36C26225Q0209.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony Dela CruzContracting Officer
    (562) 766-2284
    anthony.delacruz@va.gov
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    RFQ 36C26225Q0209.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a "lone worker device/service" aimed at enhancing the safety of field staff. The procurement is in response to increased safety concerns, including harassment and violence faced by VA employees while delivering services in the community. The RFQ outlines the requirement for devices that provide GPS tracking, 24/7 monitoring, and emergency communication capabilities, allowing staff to report incidents discreetly. Key components include a check-in/check-out feature, incapacitation detection, and silent alarm activation. It specifies the use of SoloProtect devices and calls for full compliance with safety standards outlined in the Salient Characteristics section. The contract covers a base period and multiple option years, emphasizing the importance of timely response to emergencies for staff working outside VA premises. The process is unrestricted and encourages quotes from all interested contractors, focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of VA employees while fulfilling their community outreach. Overall, this RFQ reflects the VA's commitment to improving employee safety protocols within various community health programs.
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    6350--LONE WORKER DEVICE AND SERVICE - PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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