Description
The Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a qualified contractor to upgrade and modernize its Physical Access Control System (PACS) across three VA facilities. The effort includes removal of obsolete equipment, installation of new access‑control hardware, software licensing, network integration, and extensive testing and acceptance. The contract will be awarded under FAR regulations with a one‑year warranty period for the complete functional system.
• Replace/upgrade approximately 500 doors and associated hardware (readers, locks, electric strikes, magnetic locks, panic hardware).
• Reuse or replace low‑voltage cabling after verification; removal of abandoned cabling is required.
• Provide all software licenses (C•CURE 9000, server, client, expansion) and ensure system operability.
• Integrate PACS with a new security network (VA‑OIT responsibility for core network infrastructure).
• Deliver as‑built drawings, device schedules, and complete documentation.
• Conduct phased installation, flexible scheduling to minimize patient‑care impact, and provide acceptance testing.
• Warranty compliance per FAR clause 52.246‑21; one‑year warranty on hardware and workmanship.