Software programming, integration, and installation of the ACRE Security System Northampton VA Medical Center

Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet QUALIFICATION INFORMATION:

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NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement.

The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the PWS. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement.

This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Leeds MA Primary Care PAC System and IDS System Relocation GENERAL The VA Central Western Mass requires upgrades to the Physical Access Control (PAC) system in Building 1. The current system was designed before Electronic Health Record System (EHRM) updates making it outdated and is not compatible with EHRM requirements. Special programing and equipment will be required to synchronize the upgraded equipment to the campus system.

Place of Performance: 421 N. Main St, Leeds MA Building 1 (Primary Care Section) PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK Install PAC System capable of sustaining 28x card readers, 2x intrusion systems, and 1x scrambler. Work shall consist of the following:

Install 12x reader boards and connect to the system Program all equipment into updated PAC system Move Intrusion Detection System from room 1203 to TR room. Move all IDS equipment from room 1203 to B1 TR Room, including panel.

Control panels Install equipment in B1 TR Room Re-wire 5x current feed zone expansion units Power up all panels IDS and PACS Install 10 single door electronic locks PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The performance period for this work is 40 days from time of award, unless other time frames are approved in writing by the contracting office with no options to renew. Services will be performed during business hours 7:00am 4:30 pm. If work needs to be done off hours, it must be coordinated with the COR.

There will be no unscheduled work during Federal Holidays. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

Documentation requirements: If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval.

This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool.

Check regularly for updates. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces.

Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.