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DA01--New Action: Lynx Keyboard Panics System (VA-26-00063346)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the Lynx Keyboard Panic Solution to improve staff safety and emergency response capabilities at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System in Asheville, NC. This Request for Information is solely for planning purposes and does not represent a solicitation or guarantee of future procurement. The solution must integrate with the existing CCURE-9000 Access Control System currently deployed at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Vendors are invited to provide company details, technical approaches, related VA contract experience, and feedback on the draft product description to assist in shaping the final acquisition strategy. Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary information and are reminded that responses are voluntary and non-binding, with costs incurred borne by the vendor. Small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to demonstrate their ability to meet set-aside objectives and provide information about their intended subcontracting plans. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, and should be submitted to the designated contract specialist. The VA reserves the right not to provide feedback or clarification on submissions and emphasizes concise, complete responses limited to six pages.
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Full Description
The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors, who are able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements for brand name Lynx Keyboard Panic Solution to enhance staff safety and emergency response capabilities at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System based in Asheville, North Carolina. The solution shall have the ability to integrate with the existing CCURE-9000 Access Control System, as installed currently, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. See draft Product Description.
The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by industry in furnishing this information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. Interested vendors are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
RFI Response Instructions
NOTE: The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. VA is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this RFI.
Provide the following information:
Provide Company Information: Company Name CAGE/DUNS Number under which the company is registered in SAM/VetBiz.gov Company Address Point of contact name Telephone number Email address For small business concerns, indicate whether at least 50 percent of the total amount paid by the Government will be paid to firms that are similarly situated. Brief summary describing your company s technical approach to meeting the requirements, to include:
List any previous or existing contracts you have with the VA where similar work was performed to this requirement. Also, is there an existing contract vehicle you recommend be used for this procurement?
Does the draft Product Description (PD) provide sufficient detail to describe the technical and functional requirements that encompass the requirement? If NO , please provide your technical and functional comments/recommendations/questions on elements of the draft outline that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost-effective effort.
If your company is a Small Business, also include the following: The intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort. Information as to proposed team members, the percentage of work each is to perform, and which PD requirements would be subcontracted.
Responses are due at 10:00 AM EST, May 20th. Submit your responses directly to Ana Subashi ana.subashi@va.gov.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to:
Contract Specialist: Ana Subashi. ana.subashi@va.gov AND Contracting Officer: Kendra Casebolt. kendra.casebolt@va.gov
All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the following:
All proprietary/company confidential material shall be clearly marked on every page that contains such.
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must indicate whether at least 50% of the cost incurred would be expended for prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB/VOSB firms. This should also include the prime planned percentage and if under 50%, the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the 50% SDVOSB/VOSB requirement.
Please keep your response to no more than 6 pages.
**See attached document: DRAFT - Product Description - Lynx Keyboard Panics System.**