Portable Metal Detection System

2026-11-03

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES . THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION . SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING , DELIVERY , THE MARKET , AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ( IAW ) FAR 15 . 201 ( e ). DISCLAIMERThis RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation . All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly . IAW FAR 15 . 201 ( e ), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract . Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI . SOURCES SOUGHT / RFI DESCRIPTIONThis is NOT a solicitation announcement . This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only . The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334519 ( size standard of 600 Employees ). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions . After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI , further RFIs and / or a solicitation or other announcements may be published . The Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) is seeking sources capable of providing Metal Detection System for Phoenix VA Medical Centers . The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive , not restrictive , of the supplies / services that are required . If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies / services , please provide the information indicated below . Response to this notice should include company name , address , point of contact , size of business pursuant to the following questions :( 1 ) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can / cannot meet the list of DRAFT / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / SOW requirements . For instances where your company cannot meet the DRAFT / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / SOW requirement ( s ), please explain . For instances where your company can meet the DRAFT / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / SOW requirement ( s ), please show how your company meets / exceeds each requirement .( 2 ) Please review the list of DRAFT / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions . If none , please reply as N / A .( 3 ) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business , such as but not limited to : Service - Disabled Veteran - Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ), Veteran - Owned Small Business ( VOSB ), HUBZone , Woman Owned Small Business ( WOSB ), Large Business , etc .( 4 ) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI ?( 5 ) Are you the manufacturer , authorized distributor , and / or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies / services described in the list of DRAFT / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / SOW ? SCOPE : The Phoenix VA Healthcare System is seeking a contractor for the Metal Detector System BallistiSCAN ( v3 ). The prospective contractor must meet Salient characteristics listed below : High Sensitivity : Detects both ferrous and non - ferrous metals , including small items such as razor blades , handcuff keys , and firearm components . Adjustable Detection Thresholds : Allows customization of sensitivity settings to reduce false positives while maintaining high detection accuracy . Fast Throughput : Designed for high - traffic environments with minimal delay between scans . Durable Construction : Built for both indoor and outdoor use , with weather - resistant housing and tamper - resistant components . Integration Capabilities : Compatible with access control systems , surveillance platforms , and security management software . User Interface : Equipped with an intuitive control panel and optional remote access for configuration and diagnostics . Compliance : Meets or exceeds NIJ and TSA standards for walk - through metal detectors .• Complete system that is ready to go right out of the box • Two ( 2 ) magnetic anomaly detection sensors that work in tandem • Sensors are placed on top of user - supplied stanchions (~ 41 in / 104 cm high )• Stanchions may be placed from 32 to 48 inches apart ( 81 – 122 cm )• Sensor range : 3 feet / 91 cm on vertical & horizontal axes • Indoor / outdoor operation . Temperature range : 14⁰F /- 10⁰C to 122⁰F / 50⁰C • Visual / Audible alerts • Wi - Fi for networking ( TCP / IP ), remote monitoring , & integration with 3rd party software • “ dry contact ” relay for controlling external devices • Operates on wall or 18V Milwaukee batteries • Touch screen interface • Hard plastic caseInstallation : is not required . SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS : Equipment must have salient characteristics to enable the government to perform the capabilities . WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT : Government requirement for standard manufacturer industry warranty term . PERFORMANCE : 180 days ARODELIVER TO : VA Phoenix Health Care System , 650 E . Indian School , Phoneix , AZ 85012Delivery is FOB Destination .( 6 ) If you are a large business , do you have any designated / authorized distributors ? If so , please provide their company name , telephone , point of contact and size status ( if available ).( 7 ) If you ’ re a small business and you are an authorized distributor / reseller for the items identified above , do you alter ; assemble ; modify ; the items requested in any way ? If you do , state how and what is altered ; assembled ; modified .( 8 ) Limitations on Subcontracting : How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125 . 6 ?( 9 ) Are the items you are identifying / providing considered Commercial of the Shelf ( COTS ) items as defined in FAR Part 2 . 101 under commercial items ?( 10 ) Non - Manufacturer Rule : If applicable , can you confirm your business complies with the Non - Manufacturer rule ? Specifically , does your company : Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor ? Not exceed 500 employees ? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied ? Take ownership or possession of the item ( s ) with its personnel , equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice ?( 11 ) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act ?( 12 ) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components ? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities ? Please elaborate .( 13 ) What is estimated life span of your solution ? What support / services does that entail ?( 14 ) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance ? Please specify what FDA clearance ( s ) have been obtained .( 15 ) Does your organization offer a leasing solution ? Please elaborate .( 16 ) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule ( FSS ) GSA / NAC / SAC / BPA / NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract ? If so , please provide the contract number ( s ).( 17 ) If you are an FSS GSA / NAC / SAC / BPA / NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder , are all the items / solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule / contract ? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract .( 18 ) General pricing of your products / solution is encouraged . Pricing will be used for the purpose ofmarket research only . It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award .( 19 ) Please provide your SAM . gov Unique Entity ID / Cage Code number . Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to victor . oliveros @ va . gov . Telephone responses will not be accepted . Responses must be received no later than November 28 , 2025 by 15 : 00 PST . All responses to this Sources Sought / RFI will be used for planning purposes only . Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation . If further RFIs and / or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI , all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement .

Arizona

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