7195--Law Enforcement Podiums Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Buffalo VA Medical Center, is intending to award a sole source contract for the purchase of three Law Enforcement Officer podiums, two of which will be ballistic rated and one non-ballistic rated. The podiums will be used to establish a central and organized focal point for police officers to oversee points of entry and conduct security operations. The estimated dollar value is $97,250.00. The podiums are custom made from powder coated metal and are designed to be ADA compliant, featuring accessible designs suitable for security and screening operations. Some key points to consider: • The contract is for a sole source award to Parabit Systems Inc., the OEM of the equipment. • The podiums are custom made from powder coated metal, which is a durable material built for high traffic secure environments. • The podiums are designed to be ADA compliant and feature accessible designs suitable for security and screening operations. • The Buffalo VA Medical Center currently utilizes custom Parabit Systems Law Enforcement Officer Podiums and is looking to purchase additional units to maintain consistency in hardware, functionality, and security protocols across existing infrastructure.