J049--Centrak RTLS Equipment Replacement See attached/within for details.

Solicitation 36C25626Q1298 is a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, for the replacement and installation of CenTrak Real Time Location System (RTLS) equipment at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The project involves providing all labor, materials, and tools to replace end-of-life or damaged tags and batteries, including specific quantities of Lithium D-Cell, CR-2430, and CR-2032 batteries. All work must adhere to manufacturer-recommended practices and VA security directives, with installation and testing to be completed within 12 months of the award. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541512. Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror. To be considered, bidders must submit a four-part proposal including an executed RFQ, a technical narrative demonstrating their status as an authorized CenTrak reseller and OEM partner, a completed price schedule, and documented past performance. Performance is subject to a Government Acceptance Test conducted within 60 days of project completion. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer in arrears following government review and acceptance. Security requirements are stringent, requiring tamper-evident packaging for hardware and strict adherence to VA cybersecurity and privacy regulations.