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FY26: RFID Library Security System

ID: 36C24826Q0811 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 3 of 3 *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 3 This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of 25 million. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide Brand Name or Equal Bibliotheca RFID Gate Security System. The requirement is for a Library RFID Gate Security System with a workstation to include installation, testing, and training. The RFID gate security system functions will help protect Library collection, analyzes library traffic, assists in helping to configure and pull management reports at the San Juan VACHS Library Service. Installation will be required in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Must Include a Brand Name or Equal of the following: RFID BIBLIOTHECA SECURITY SYSTEM AND BOOK CONTROL CONSISTS OF: 2 CONTROL TOWERS-1 ENTRANCE AND 1 EXIT WITH A SHIELDED WORKSTATION AND BASE PLATE CONTROL TOWER WITH BASE PLATE BRAND NAME:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL #:ECCA-GAT400003RFID SHIELDED WORKSTATION BRAND NAME:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL#:ECCA-STF00017RFID ROLL OF SQUARE TAGS (2000 TAGS PER ROLL) BRAND:BIBLIOTHECA MODEL#:ECCA-TAG0001RFID Other Specifications: Performance Reads up to 8 tags per second Alarm - Highly visible integrated digital display to monitor alarm counts, ingoing and outgoing patron traffic, and diagnostics Installation - Multiple installation options including direct attachment to the floor with either in floor wiring or a wire way and a baseplate option. Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include a product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 11:00 AM EST on June 22, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Gene Wollet at gene.wollet@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q0811- RFID Gate Security System. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.
Background
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, part of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is conducting market research to identify potential qualified businesses for a contract to provide a Library RFID Gate Security System.

This system is essential for protecting library collections, analyzing library traffic, and assisting in management reporting at the San Juan VACHS Library Service.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of a Brand Name or Equal Bibliotheca RFID Gate Security System, which includes:
- 2 Control Towers (1 Entrance and 1 Exit) with a shielded workstation and base plate.
- Brand Name: BIBLIOTHECA
- Model #: ECCA-GAT400003RFID
- Shielded Workstation
- Brand Name: BIBLIOTHECA
- Model #: ECCA-STF00017RFID
- Roll of Square Tags (2000 tags per roll)
- Brand: BIBLIOTHECA
- Model #: ECCA-TAG0001RFID

Other Specifications include:
- Performance: Reads up to 8 tags per second.
- Alarm: Highly visible integrated digital display to monitor alarm counts, ingoing and outgoing patron traffic, and diagnostics.
- Installation: Multiple options including direct attachment to the floor with either in-floor wiring or a wire way and a baseplate option.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at.

Place of Performance
VA Caribbean Healthcare System, 10 Casia St., San Juan, PR 00921, USA.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is set aside for Small Business concerns as per SBA guidelines. Bidders must provide evidence of their ability to supply the requested items including past contracts for similar requirements. They must also submit a qualifications letter that includes Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone), and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements.
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Overview

Response Deadline
June 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT Due in 6 Days
Posted
June 15, 2026, 8:41 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
VA Caribbean Healthcare System 10 Casia St. San Juan, PR 00921 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$25 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
30%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network.
On 6/15/26 VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network issued Sources Sought 36C24826Q0811 for FY26: RFID Library Security System due 6/22/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 561621 (SBA Size Standard $25 Million) and PSC 6350.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Gene Wollet
Phone
(407) 646-4143

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00248
Source Organization Code
100167097
Last Updated
June 15, 2026
Last Updated By
Eunice.Bones@va.gov
Archive Date
July 22, 2026