VPN Ethernet Transport Services - Marion VA MC, Marion, IL

SOL #: 36C25526Q0202Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, United States

Place of Performance

Marion, IL

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a6445c1d97884de0b13bf5f310a49825/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 17, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for VPN Ethernet Transport Services for the Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, Illinois. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The services will provide dedicated connectivity to the Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS 3.0). Proposals are due April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a dedicated, private Ethernet transport circuit (e.g., Metro-E, EVPL, Layer-2 point-to-point) from the Marion VA Health Care System to an Illinois Century Network (ICN) point of presence (POP). This service must be logically segmented from the VA production network, supporting LEADS access only, and adhering to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and VA security requirements. Key requirements include:

Bandwidth: Minimum 10-20 Mbps (higher speeds acceptable).
Cabling & Infrastructure: Provide and install any necessary new fiber or copper cabling, including certification test results. Coordinate rack space and UPS-backed power.
Endpoint Connectivity: Provide and install a dedicated, segmented network drop for the LEADS workstation, supporting 802.1X or other strong authentication methods.
Security: Personnel accessing LEADS-connected infrastructure must be CJIS-screened. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for LEADS application access.
Approvals: Transport contractors must be approved by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and LEADS as an acceptable ICN provider, and by the Illinois State Police LEADS Administration for CJIS security.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Period of Performance: Base period plus four (4) ordering periods, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 541519 (Size Standard: $34 Million)
Proposal Due: April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Published Date: March 23, 2026

Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with all factors considered equal in the comparative evaluation. Offerors must be registered in SAM and, if applicable, the SBA VetCert database.

Additional Notes

The Illinois Century Network (ICN) is the mandatory network provider for LEADS access. The contractor must cooperate with VA and ISP LEADS Administration in incident response and investigations.