DG10--LEADS 3.0 PRIVATE ETHERNET TRANSPORT SERVICE MARION VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Marion VA Health Care System, is soliciting proposals for Private Ethernet Transport Services to support LEADS 3.0 connectivity. This is an unrestricted solicitation for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Offers are due by May 8, 2026, at 7:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a dedicated private Layer 2 Ethernet transport circuit from the Marion VA Health Care System to an Illinois Century Network (ICN) Point of Presence (POP). Key requirements include:
- Service must not traverse the public internet; no VPN overlay.
- Minimum bandwidth of 10-20 Mbps.
- Circuit termination at the building demarc and extension to the Main Distribution Frame (MDF).
- Logical segmentation for LEADS traffic.
- Provision and installation of necessary internal cabling and pathways.
- Equipment must be located in designated areas and comply with CJIS and VA security.
- Support for 802.1X or other strong device/user authentication.
- Recommended minimum service level of 99.9% availability.
- Compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security and background screening for personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) twelve-month ordering periods, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, 7:00 AM CST
- Offers Due: May 8, 2026, 7:00 AM CST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov.
- Quote Structure: Four parts: Price Quote, Technical Acceptability Standard, General Responsibility Determination (Past Performance), and Section D documents.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
Transport contractors must be approved by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and LEADS. Vendors also require approval from the Illinois State Police LEADS Administration for CJIS security and background screening. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.