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6350--FY26: RFID Library Security System
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 8 based in Tampa, Florida, is conducting market research for a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25 million. The intent is to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Bibliotheca RFID Gate Security System for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The system must include two control towers—one for entrance and one for exit—with a shielded workstation and base plate, all specified as Bibliotheca models ECCA-GAT400003RFID and ECCA-STF00017RFID, respectively, along with rolls of square RFID tags (2,000 per roll, Model ECCA-TAG00001RFID). The system must read up to eight tags per second, feature a highly visible integrated digital display to monitor alarm counts, patron traffic flow, and diagnostic data, and support installation via direct floor attachment using in-floor wiring, wire way, or baseplate options. The requirement includes full installation, testing, and training services at the specified location in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Interested parties must submit a qualifications letter via email to Contract Specialist Gene Wollet at gene.wollet@va.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Time on June 22, 2026, with the subject line RFI# 36C24826Q0811- RFID Gate Security System. Responses must include the company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and socio-economic category such as SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone. Respondents must also provide a capability statement addressing the technical specifications, include a product brochure if available, and demonstrate past or current performance on similar contracts. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered eligible for future award, but submission of a response does not guarantee a contract award and incurs no reimbursement for preparation costs. The notice explicitly states it is a sources sought action for market research purposes only, with no obligation to proceed to solicitation or award, and responses via telephone or facsimile will not be accepted.
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VA Caribbean Healthcare System 10 Casia St., San Juan, PR, 00921, USASet-Aside
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Page 1 of 3 This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of 25 million. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide Brand Name or Equal Bibliotheca RFID Gate Security System. The requirement is for a Library RFID Gate Security System with a workstation to include installation, testing, and training. The RFID gate security system functions will help protect Library collection, analyzes library traffic, assists in helping to configure and pull management reports at the San Juan VACHS Library Service. Installation will be required in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Must Include a Brand Name or Equal of the following: RFID BIBLIOTHECA SECURITY SYSTEM AND BOOK CONTROL CONSISTS OF: 2 CONTROL TOWERS-1 ENTRANCE AND 1 EXIT WITH A SHIELDED WORKSTATION AND BASE PLATE CONTROL TOWER WITH BASE PLATE BRAND NAME:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL #:ECCA-GAT400003RFID SHIELDED WORKSTATION BRAND NAME:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL#:ECCA-STF00017RFID ROLL OF SQUARE TAGS (2000 TAGS PER ROLL) BRAND:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL#:ECCA-TAG0001RFID Other Specifications: Performance Reads up to 8 tags per second Alarm - Highly visible integrated digital display to monitor alarm counts, ingoing and outgoing patron traffic, and diagnostics Installation - Multiple installation options including direct attachment to the floor with either in floor wiring or a wire way and a baseplate option. Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include a product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 11:00 AM EST on June 22, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Gene Wollet at gene.wollet@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q0811- RFID Gate Security System. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.
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