2-WAY RADIO MAINTENANCE FOR SALISBURY NETWORK

Solicitation 36C24627Q0055 is a total small business set-aside for the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the two-way radio system (call letters KAO-497) serving the Salisbury VA Medical Center and the Charlotte and Kernersville Health Care Centers in North Carolina. The scope of work includes upgrading the current system to Motorola Capacity Max, providing three FB-type exclusive channels for wide area coverage, and maintaining NC state law enforcement and medical VIPER frequencies. The contractor must adhere to a strict emergency response protocol, requiring a phone response within one hour and on-site arrival within four hours, 24/7/365. The contract is structured with a base year from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, and four subsequent option years, with a total performance period ending December 31, 2031. Award will be based on a best value determination considering technical capability, past performance, and price, following Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Technical requirements include maintaining detailed maintenance and pager logs and complying with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Invoicing is handled monthly in arrears via the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. Quotes must be submitted to Amy Balicat by the specified deadline and include a technical proposal, past performance references from the last five years, and a separate price schedule.