Opportunity
SAM #36C25526Q0351
Private Ethernet Transport Service for LEADS 3.0 at Marion VA Health Care System
Buyer
VA Health Administration Network Contracting Office 15
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
36C25526Q0351
NAICS
517111, 517311
This procurement seeks to establish a dedicated private Ethernet transport service for the Marion VA Health Care System to support LEADS 3.0 connectivity. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 - Office: Marion VA Health Care System - Products/Services Requested: - Private Ethernet Transport Service (dedicated Layer 2 circuit) between Marion VA and Illinois Century Network (ICN) Point of Presence (POP) - Minimum bandwidth: 10-20 Mbps - 99.9% service availability required - Service must include all labor, materials, equipment, cabling, and logical segmentation - Compliance with CJIS and VA security standards is mandatory - Only vendors certified by ICN and LEADS are eligible - Line Items: - Five annual ordering periods, each requiring 12 months of service (total of 60 months) - Part numbers: 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001, 5001 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service must be a dedicated, private Layer 2 Ethernet circuit (Metro-E, EVPL, or comparable) - All work must comply with State of Illinois requirements - Service locations include specific rooms within the Marion VA Health Care System - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
VPN Ethernet Service