8455--36C242-25-AP-2290 | 479-25-2-3029-0030 VISN 2 PIV Equipment / Accessories Sources Sought Notice
ID: 36C24225Q0517Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

BADGES AND INSIGNIA (8455)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c14e2275db9b445fb2eb8fcef7c76b62/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide specific branded goods aimed at enhancing security operations at Personnel Security/PIV Offices across VISN 2, as outlined in the Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24225Q0517). The procurement includes a variety of identification-related products, such as badge reels, lanyards, and shielded badge holders, with extensive quantities specified for delivery to ensure compliance with security protocols. These items are crucial for securely displaying identification badges and improving operational efficiency within the VA system. The contract will establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) effective from May 5, 2025, to May 4, 2030, with all goods required to be drop-shipped to various Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs). Interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Ryan Seburn at Ryan.Seburn@va.gov or (518) 626-6138 for further details.

Point(s) of Contact
Ryan SeburnContract Specialist
(518) 626-6138
Ryan.Seburn@va.gov
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36C24225Q0517.docx
Apr 3, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24225Q0517) to solicit vendors for specific branded goods aimed at enhancing security operations at Personnel Security/PIV Offices across VISN 2. This procurement includes a variety of identification-related products, such as badge reels, lanyards, and shielded badge holders, with extensive quantities outlined for delivery. The awarded vendor will establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide goods that comply with security protocols, with the contract effective from May 5, 2025, to May 4, 2030. Delivery requirements state that items must be drop-shipped to various Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) and require shipment confirmations including tracking details. This initiative underscores the focus on securing identity verification processes within the VA system, ensuring efficiency and compliance in human resource operations across the network. Overall, the document illustrates the VA's commitment to enhancing security measures while engaging with vendors to procure necessary supplies effectively.
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