N063--WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEM - Base 2 [605] | POP: 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive Evolv Weapons Detection System (WDS) subscription and maintenance contract with a base year plus two option years, focusing on maintaining security at five primary facility entrances. This contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, requiring qualified vendors to provide all labor, materials, tools, parts, software, and travel necessary to maintain, repair, and update the Evolv WDS hardware and software. The system includes wired and wireless tablets, dual and single lane detection units, and associated accessories designed to facilitate contactless weapons detection, ensuring uninterrupted safety and security in monitored entry points. The contractor is responsible for emergency power connections, quarterly reporting, technician training, and prompt on-site response to service calls, with specific performance requirements and strict communication protocols involving the VA Police. The maintenance scope covers physical system components and software updates, excluding damages from misuse, natural disasters, or protective device failures. The contractor must employ at least three certified technicians, maintain proximity to the facility, and adhere to infection control, safety, licensing, and insurance requirements. The contract duration runs from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029, with work generally performed during regular business hours but allowing for after-hours support as needed. Payment is on a monthly arrears basis, with no advance payments, and invoices must be submitted with detailed documentation. The procurement process emphasizes evaluation based on price and past performance, requires acceptance or noted exceptions to terms in quotes, and mandates submission by January 14, 2026. The contractor must comply with all federal and VA regulations, maintain government property, and uphold strict security, health, and safety standards throughout the contract term.