VPN Ethernet transport services to support Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS 3.0) connectivity at the Marion VA Health Care Center. Marion, Illinois
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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 Network Contract Office 15, is soliciting proposals for VPN Ethernet transport services to support Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS 3.0) connectivity at the Marion VA Health Care Center in Marion, Illinois. This effort requires a private Ethernet transport circuit utilizing the Illinois Century Network (ICN). The Government anticipates awarding a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) structure. Quotes are due by April 22, 2026, at 7:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services to establish and maintain a LEADS 3.0 connection via the ICN. Key requirements include:
- Providing a private Ethernet transport circuit (e.g., Metro-E, EVPL, Layer-2) from the Marion VA Health Care System to an ICN Point-of-Presence (POP).
- Ensuring a minimum bandwidth of 10-20 Mbps, with higher speeds acceptable.
- Logically segmenting LEADS traffic to prevent exposure to the public internet or Network Address Translation (NAT).
- Upgrading or retaining existing equipment to provide the fiber transport circuit.
- Installing any necessary new fiber or copper cabling, ensuring compliance with building codes and providing certification test results.
- Locating equipment in the Police Dispatch office and Main Distribution Frame (MDF).
- Supporting 802.1X or other strong device/user authentication methods.
- Recommending a minimum service level of 99.9% availability.
- Adhering to CJIS Security Policy compliance for all personnel and systems involved, including background checks and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for LEADS application access.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Guaranteed Minimum: $1,000.00.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) ordering periods from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, by 7:00 AM CST.
- Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, by 7:00 AM CT.
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 517111.
- Size Standard: $34 Million.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price are considered equal in comparative analysis.
Important Notes
Transport contractors must be approved by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and LEADS, and separately by the Illinois State Police LEADS Administration for CJIS security and background screening requirements. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Erika Kobulnicky at Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov.