J059--Strax/Hiperwall/AV Support Services for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

The contract is for onsite technical support services for STRAX, Hiperwall, and audiovisual systems at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, with an additional requirement to develop custom wiring diagrams for the Sim Center. Performance is set to begin on July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods available, bringing the potential total duration to five years. The estimated total contract value is $34 million, structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with monthly payments made in arrears via Electronic Funds Transfer through the VA’s Centralized Electronic Processing portal. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 811210, with no formal set-aside identified, and follows commercial item procedures under FAR 52.212-5, incorporating numerous compliance clauses including Buy American, labor standards, cybersecurity safeguards, and restrictions on covered foreign technologies. Contract performance must occur on-site at the VA facility in Tucson, AZ, though the primary service location is the Greater Los Angeles VA system. Award will be made on a best-value basis with price as the sole differentiator among technically qualified offerors. Mandatory eligibility requirements include SAM registration, and all personnel must hold specific industry certifications—technicians must possess AVIXA CTS, Crestron CTI, or Pakedge PCNA credentials, while administrators must hold Crestron CCP or CCMP certifications. The contract includes stringent security protocols requiring compliance with VA Directive 0710, mandatory U.S.-based performance of custom software development, immediate notification of personnel changes or terminations, and adherence to federal mandates on minimum wage and paid sick leave. Contractors must submit invoices exclusively through the VA CEP system, and all proposals must be submitted electronically by June 8, 2026, to the designated contracting specialist. Multiple FAR clauses govern subcontracting, whistleblower protections, payment timelines for small business subcontractors, and restrictions on entities associated with foreign adversarial nations. The contract also enforces strict representations regarding entity size, ownership structure, and exclusion status via FAR 52.212-3, with verification through UEI and CAGE codes, and requires ongoing updates to all certifications and representations throughout the contract term.