SAM #36C26226Q0633

VA Seeks Motorola Police Radio System and Communications Upgrade for Northern Arizona Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to upgrade and modernize its police radio communications system for the Northern Arizona Healthcare System, with a focus on the Bob Stump Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) - Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NAVAHCS) Police Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Motorola Solutions, Inc. (primary OEM specified) - Verint (logging recorder) - TRAK (time synchronization device) - Products/Services Requested: - Motorola APX 8500 Mobile Radios (8 units, part number: APX 8500) - Motorola APX 8000 Portable Radios (30 units, part number: APX 8000) - Motorola APX Next Portable Radios (6 units) - Dispatch consoles (2 units) - Verint Logging Recorder (1 unit) - Playback station (1 unit) - TRAK 8835 time synchronization device (1 unit) - Networking equipment: site routers (4), LAN switches (4), backhaul switches (2), edge controller server (1) - GTR 8000 Expandable Site Subsystem (1 unit) - Antenna system (1 unit), 6-in-1 SharkFin antennas (8 units) - APX Consolettes (4 units) - ACM Server Appliance (1 unit, FIPS compliant), ACM Clients (8 units) - MP70 Modems (8 units) - AC Power Adaptors (8 units) - Airlink Support (8 units) - KVL Encryption Device (1 unit, part number: KVL) - ASTRO 2024.1 Core System Release (1 unit) - Astro Connectivity Service (1 unit) - Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System (1 unit) - Chargers and spare batteries for portable radios - Services Requested: - System implementation: design, installation, programming, optimization, project management, documentation, and final acceptance testing - Technical support and maintenance: 24/7/365 support, on-site repair, advanced replacement, preventative maintenance, and local radio support - Advance Plus Services (with options for additional years) - On-site training for VA Police personnel - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, OEM (no refurbished or gray market) - System must be P25-compliant for interoperability with federal, state, and local agencies - AES-256 encryption with OTAR capability required - 100% radio coverage within VA facilities, including parking areas - Emergency alert, GPS tracking, text messaging, and future scalability - FCC-approved frequencies - 5-year warranty on equipment - Strict security, confidentiality, and personnel credentialing for installers - Vendors must be OEM-authorized dealers - Place of Performance/Delivery: - VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System, Bob Stump Medical Center, 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313 - Specific locations within NAVAHCS, including Building 28 - Room 101 and RF Shelter - VA facility grounds and parking areas

Description

This Source Sought Notice (SSN) is issued for market information and planning for future acquisition in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e). Responses to notice 36C26226Q0633 will improve the understanding of the Governments requirement and industry capabilities. It will enhance the Government s ability to obtain quality supplies and allow for potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government s requirement. This is not a solicitation announcement. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Information received shall be safeguarded adequately from unauthorized disclosure. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) is seeking sources that can provide Brand name or Equal to Motorola radios for VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System. Reference attached SSN 36C26226Q0633, Statement of Work (SOW), and Salient Characteristics for details. VA Northern Arizona will have a site visit on April 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Site visit point of contact is Daniel.England@va.gov, Office: 928-445-4860 Ext. 5866. Meeting place is building 28, Police Station on Northern Arizona Healthcare System campus. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. It is not mandatory. Inquiries shall be submitted via email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov. Please Reference SSN 36C26226Q0633 in subject email. Thank you for your interest in fulfilling the Governments requirement. Additional Links:VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System

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