R430--Lone Worker Monitoring Services anf Devices

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to gauge market interest in providing “Lone Worker Monitoring Services and Devices” for the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (North Little Rock, AR). The effort will be a base‑year contract with four one‑year options (Base Year 06/15/2026‑06/14/2027; Options 1‑4 through 06/14/2031). The VA seeks vendors—preferably Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses or other Small Businesses—capable of supplying badge‑style monitoring equipment that meets the detailed functional and performance characteristics outlined in the draft Statement of Work, including 24 × 7 × 365 monitoring, check‑in/check‑out, incapacitation/man‑down detection, silent alerts, dual‑signal GPS/GNSS tracking, public‑facing badge design, immediate emergency‑service notification, escalation to VA, and ongoing customer support. Equipment must be delivered within 30 days of purchase‑order issuance, include the manufacturer’s warranty, and comply with VA information‑security requirements; no C‑A security accreditation is required. Responses are limited to a capabilities statement (including SAM UEI, GSA contract number if applicable, and a description of how the offered solution meets or exceeds the salient characteristics) and must be emailed to Tina Harris (tina.harris3@va.gov) no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday April 17 2026. Fax or telephone submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation is for market research only; no proposals or quotes are being requested, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

Notice ID

398cc90ecb5943e39b6c826143b1b38c

Solicitation Number

36C25626Q0655

NAICS Code

541990

Classification Code

R430