DG11--CJIS VAPD 36C26226Q0491
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 17, 2026Provide a secure, reliable point-to-point CJIS-access circuit between the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety CJIS to access the Criminal Justice Information System. The circuit must be delivered as a metro Ethernet connection with a local 10 Mbps dedicated access and a 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port, terminate at AZ DPS CJIS, and integrate with NAVAHCS on-site hardware (a standalone CPU and Cisco ASA 5506X router) without redesigns that would affect CJIS access. The contractor must coordinate provisioning and ongoing access in accordance with FBI CJIS security requirements and CJIS policies.
Deliverables include activation and configuration documentation, a Security Checklist and Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA), and performance/compliance reports as required by VA. Security requirements include completing a CSCA within 30 days of award and annually thereafter if triggered, contractor personnel background checks, adherence to VA security protocols, secure configurations, and annual IT security assessments where applicable. The project spans a base period plus four option years, located at NAVAHCS in Prescott, AZ, with no subcontracting anticipated. Respondents should provide an informal quote and a capability statement aligned to the required price schedule for market research purposes; responses must include SAM UEI and business size, and may indicate eligibility for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside if warranted.
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation is available. All interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice announcement. Any responses received will only be considered for the Market Research purposes of determining whether to conduct a set-aside or unrestricted competitive procurement. All interested parties must include their SAM UEI and business size status in their response. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. The Government is requesting an informal quote for these services in addition to a capability statement using the included price schedule found on the last page of this Sources Sought Notice. The informal quote is for market research purposes only, and will not form a binding agreement. The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS), located at 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313 is seeking potential qualified contractors for a secure and reliable point-to-point communication circuit with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) to access the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). The Draft Statement of Work included in this Sources Sought Notice is not final. No inquiries will be accepted at this time. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to jamie.elbedawi@va.gov. All e-mails must have as the subject line 36C26226Q0491 CJIS VAPD . All information submissions must be received no later than 5:00 PM MST on March 20, 2026. Important information: The Government is not obligated to/nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers (1,500 Employees). The Product Service Code associated with this acquisition is DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services. Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert), located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.gov). DRAFT Statement of Work Background The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS), located in Prescott, Arizona, requires a secure and reliable point-to-point communication circuit with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) to access the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). This connectivity is mission-critical for law enforcement operations and must preserve CJIS security and integrity. The circuit is mandated by AZ DPS to be delivered via metro ethernet, operated in conjunction with onsite equipment as specified herein, and the service provider must coordinate access consistent with FBI CJIS security requirements. Scope The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, transport, and services necessary to deliver and maintain the CJIS access circuit and supporting internet port to NAVAHCS Police, in accordance with VA and CJIS security policies. Contractor shall provide the following required services: Secure and Reliable Circuit: Must provide a secure, reliable, point-to-point circuit capable of handling sensitive law enforcement data and supporting the specified bandwidth. Local Access Circuit: 10 Mbps dedicated local access. Internet Port: 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port. Transport: Circuit provisioned via metro ethernet terminating at AZ DPS CJIS. Onsite Integration: Circuit must operate in conjunction with a standalone CPU and Cisco ASA 5506X router at NAVAHCS Police, without redesign that would introduce unacceptable delay or risk to CJIS access continuity. Coordination: Provider must coordinate provisioning and ongoing access consistent with FBI CJIS security requirements for CJIS system access. Provider must coordinate CJIS access with AZ DPS and maintain FBI CJIS security requirements for the service. Service Configuration: Provider must support the specified 10 Mbps local access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port service configuration as part of the CJIS solution. Contractor Qualifications & Eligibility Demonstrated Capability: Demonstrated capability to provide the specified metro ethernet CJIS access, bandwidth, and associated internet port. Compliance: Compliance with VA security and privacy requirements for handling VA sensitive information. Secure Infrastructure: Infrastructure that supports secure transmission and storage of VA/CJIS data. Documentation: Documentation evidencing compliance with applicable VA and federal security standards. Deliverables Service activation & configuration documentation Completed Security Checklist and CSCA reports Performance & compliance reports as required by VA. Security Requirements Complete a Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA) within 30 days of award and annually thereafter, if the service model triggers VA IT security assessment requirements Contractor personnel shall undergo appropriate background checks and adhere to VA security protocols Maintain secure configurations and support annual IT security assessments where applicable Period of Performance Base +4 Option Years Location Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center ATTN: Police Department 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313 Price Schedule ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 12.00 MO ___________ ____________ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Local 10 Mbps Access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05/08/2026 POP End: 05/07/2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services 1001 12.00 MO ___________ ____________ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Local 10 Mbps Access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port Contract Period: Option Year 1 POP Begin: 05/08/2027 POP End: 05/07/2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services 2001 12.00 MO ___________ ____________ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Local 10 Mbps Access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port Contract Period: Option Year 2 POP Begin: 05/08/2028 POP End: 05/07/2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services 3001 12.00 MO ___________ ____________ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Local 10 Mbps Access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port Contract Period: Option Year 3 POP Begin: 05/08/2029 POP End: 05/07/2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services 4001 12.00 MO ___________ ____________ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Local 10 Mbps Access and 2 Mbps iQ Internet Port Contract Period: Option Year 4 POP Begin: 05/08/2030 POP End: 05/07/2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 IT and Telecom Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services GRAND TOTAL ____________
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 16, 2026Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a pre-solicitation notice only. The purpose of this notice is to announce that the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 22), is seeking contractors interested in providing a quote for: The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) is seeking potential qualified contractors for a secure and reliable point-to-point communication circuit with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) to access the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). The services shall comply with this Statement of Work (SOW), all VA, local, state, and Federal policies, and regulations. Solicitation shall be issued on or about April 09, 2026, with proposals due no later than April 24, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. MST. The following NAICS code: 517111 and FSC/PSC code: DG11 apply to this requirement. This will be posted as an unrestricted solicitation. All interested parties must include their SAM UEI and business size status in their response. All interested parties must respond to the solicitation announcement. A response to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Point of Contact for this announcement is Jamie ElBedawi at Jamie.elbedawi@va.gov.
From Presolicitation posted on Apr 06, 2026?.## SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517111, with a small business size standard of 1,500 Employees. The FSC/PSC is DG11. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), tools, equipment, travel, transportation expenses and other related costs to provide services related to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Services. The Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the specifications, statement of work, and all VA local, federal, state, and applicable regulations. All parts will be Original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Contractor is responsible for all subcontractors required to complete reports. All proposals shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 Contract Specialist, Jamie ElBedawi at Jamie.elbedawi@va.gov. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Price, Past Performance, SDVOSB, and Technical. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 17:00 MST on 04/24/2026 at Jamie.elbedawi@va.gov. ALL communication must be in writing ONLY, to this same email address. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Contract Specialist Jamie ElBedawi Jamie.elbedawi@va.gov
From Solicitation posted on Apr 09, 2026The purpose of this amendment is to provide an extension to the solicitation 36C26226Q0491. Solicitation 36C26226Q0491 close date/time has been extended to Tuesday 05 May, 2026, 17:00 MST. No further extensions to this solicitation will be provided.
From Solicitation posted on Apr 29, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Apr 06, 2026View changes (4)
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Solicitation Posted Apr 09, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Apr 29, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Apr 24, 2026 → May 05, 2026
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Place of Performance
500 Highway 89 North
Prescott, Arizona 86313
USA