N063-- Albany VAMC Combined Access Control Addition and Lenel Software Upgrade
Overview
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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 Albany Stratton VAMC, is seeking proposals for a Combined Access Control Addition and Lenel Software Upgrade. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity involves installing PIV-enabled access control hardware on four doors and upgrading the existing Lenel OnGuard Physical Access Control System (PACS) software. The goal is to enhance security, alarm monitoring, and life-safety compliance, while expanding system capacity. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the installation of PIV-enabled access control hardware on four specific doors: Medical Gas Storage, Bio-Med Room, Emergency Department Circle Entrance, and VIP Ramp Entrance. Key components include HID SIGNO 40K PIV Readers, door position sensors, electrified locksets/strikes, ADA wave-to-open buttons, armored door loops, and associated wiring and control modules (Lenel LNL-1320, Altronix ACM4). The project also involves necessary door drill-outs (wood and metal) and replacement of existing auto operators for wave-to-open buttons. An amendment clarified that exterior doors are single, bio-med is single, and bio-gas is a double door. Electrified locksets are for bio-med/med-gas, and electrified push bars for exterior doors.
Additionally, the scope includes a software upgrade from the existing Lenel OnGuard ADV SUSP license to a PRO license, activating 64 additional reader licenses to increase total system capacity to 320 readers. All new hardware and software components must be fully integrated into the existing Lenel OnGuard PACS environment. The work encompasses PACS installation, wiring, Lenel programming, project management, and testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Ninety (90) calendar days from the Notice of Award.
- Place of Performance: Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
- Delivery: No later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), FOB Destination.
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: April 2, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a small business size standard of $34 Million.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of response submission.
Evaluation Factors
Quotes will be comparatively evaluated based on:
- Price
- Past Performance
- Technical Capability
- Warranty/Extended Warranty
- Product Support
- Speed of Delivery The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Additional Notes
An amendment (0001) addressed vendor questions, clarifying details such as door configurations, hardware types, and the definition of "drill-out" (cross-drilling for wiring). Photos of doors requiring lock equipment are available in the "PACS Doors Project" file. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Questions should be directed to Barry.Sawyer@va.gov.