R702--BASE +4 OPTION YEAR - IDOT - LEADS SERVICES - FOR JESSE BROWN, HINES AND FHCC VA MEDICAL CENTERS IN ILLINOIS
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) services, specifically for the Jesse Brown, Hines, and FHCC VA Medical Centers in Illinois. This contract, which includes a base year and four option years, aims to provide essential access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and LEADS, enabling VA Police to conduct criminal background checks and ensure the safety of personnel and veterans while facilitating cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. The LEADS system, maintained by the Illinois State Police, is crucial for accessing various databases related to criminal history, wanted persons, stolen property, and protective orders. Interested firms must submit their capability statements by 10:00 AM CST on March 16, 2026, to Michelle Klug at michelle.klug2@va.gov, as this acquisition is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 for simplified acquisition procedures.