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 Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, Illinois, is soliciting proposals for VPN Ethernet transport services to support Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS 3.0) connectivity. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Quotes are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services to establish and maintain a LEADS 3.0 connection via the Illinois Century Network (ICN). Key requirements include:
- Providing a private Ethernet transport circuit (e.g., Metro-E, EVPL, Layer-2 point-to-point) 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.
- Implementing logical segmentation for LEADS traffic, preventing exposure to the public internet or Network Address Translation (NAT).
- Upgrading or retaining existing equipment for the fiber transport circuit and installing any necessary new fiber or copper cabling, adhering to building codes and providing certification test results.
- Locating LEADS-supporting equipment in the Police Dispatch office and Main Distribution Frame (MDF).
- Supporting 802.1X or other strong device/user authentication methods.
- Maintaining a recommended minimum service level of 99.9% availability.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) ordering periods from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, by 7:00 AM CST
- Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, by 7:00 AM CT
- Published: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with all factors considered equal in comparative analysis.
Additional 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 Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security and background screening. CJIS Security Policy compliance is mandatory for all personnel involved, including required background checks and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for LEADS application access.