R430--FY26 - Syracuse Security Guard (Base 4OPT) Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 for unarmed security guard services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, targeting the period beginning July 1, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through June 30, 2031. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0562, posted on April 27, 2026, with responses due by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The notice seeks market information to determine contractor interest and capability rather than to award a contract, and any future procurement will be based on a separate solicitation. The service scope includes providing unarmed, uniformed security personnel for access control, roving patrols, and continuous monitoring at two primary locations in Syracuse, NY—800 Irving Ave and 632 Montgomery Street—with duties governed by Department of Labor wage determinations for Guard I and Guard II positions. Contractors must have active SAM registration with a valid UEI number and must self-report socioeconomic status, including eligibility for potential set-asides as a small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) concern, along with documentation of past performance, subcontracting plans, and teaming arrangements. Background investigations under NACI-Tier 1 requirements are the contractor’s financial responsibility, with reimbursement due to the VA within 30 days if conducted by OPM. Personnel must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer Representative, and contractors are obligated to submit daily reports including incident logs, lost and found records, and activity summaries. Government-furnished property, such as access control devices and communications equipment, must be maintained and returned in good condition, excluding normal wear and tear. Electronic invoicing through Tungsten Network via the VA’s Customer Engagement Portal is mandatory, and vendors must register there for payment processing. Responses are to be submitted by email to Tiffany Vazquez-Simon, Contract Specialist, with required documentation including a capability statement, past performance examples, and proof of SAM registration and socioeconomic status. While no formal evaluation criteria, contract clauses, or packaging standards are present in this notice, the anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price, and the NAICS code is 561612 for security guards and patrol services. No formal COR,