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VA Palo Alto Security Coverage

ID: 36C26126Q0761 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 7 of 21 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 21 DESCRIPTION THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. No Solicitation is currently available. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, and the small business size standard is $29.0M. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information from contractors that can provide security guard services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). A draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. Brief Description of Services See attached Draft SOW. Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to Cynthia.diezel@va.gov before 10:00 A.M. PST on July 1, 2026. Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration? Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number. Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address. Capabilities Statement. Describe experience in providing : Contractor shall security services for the Palo Alto Campus of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217_221.html 7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting? 7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel? 7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)? GSA Contract Number, if applicable. Fill out the price estimate (5 Option Years) attached. *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. RFQ 36C26126Q0761 number has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement. Line Item PRODUCT/SERVICE NAME QTY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 0001 Security Service for VA Palo Alto Main Campus, ER Department, Defender's House/Fisher House (4 x Guards) 14296 HR 0002 Security Service for VA Palo Alto Main Campus, ER Department, Defender's House/Fisher House (Special Events, Emergency Services, Call Backs, Selected Weekends 2020 HR 0003 Security Service for VA Palo Alto Main Campus, ER Department, Defender's House/Fisher House (D-CLIN Security Escort Hours) 240 HR 0004 Menlo Park BAART (Regular Hours) 2824 HR 0005 Menlo Park BAART(Holiday Hours) 52 0006 Capitola OPC (Regular Hours) 1500 HR 0007 MGGourley / Marina OPC (Regular Hours) 9000 HR 0008 MGGourley / Marina OPC (OT and Callback Hours) 150 HR 0009 Fremont OPC (Regular Hours) 3000 HR 0010 San Jose OPC (Regular Hours) 6000 HR 0011 San Jose OPC (Holiday Hours) 96 HR 0012 San Jose OPC (OT and Callback Hours) 100 Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of submission and verified at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) 21 Page 1 of Page 21 of 21 Page 1 of
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is seeking information from contractors capable of providing security guard services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). This Sources Sought Notice is intended to gather insights from potential contractors to inform the procurement strategy for these services.

Work Details
The contractor will provide non-personal security services at various locations within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Specific tasks include:
- Providing a total of four security guards at all operational times at the Palo Alto Main Campus, including monitoring campus traffic and providing coverage for the ER Department and Fisher Houses.
- Coverage requirements include:
- ER Department: 24/7 coverage including holidays.
- Defender's Lodge and Fisher Houses: Night shift coverage from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, seven days a week.
- Menlo Park BAART Program: Coverage from 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with additional Saturday hours.
- Capitola Outpatient Clinic: Coverage from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- MG Gourley Outpatient Clinic: Coverage from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Fremont Outpatient Clinic: Coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- San Jose Outpatient Clinic: Coverage from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with holiday hours as specified.

Period of Performance
Put the geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) here.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at multiple locations including:
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA
- Menlo Park BAART Clinic Building, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA
- MG Gourley Outpatient Clinic, Marina, CA
- Fremont Outpatient Clinic, Fremont, CA
- San Jose Outpatient Clinic/Vet Center, San Jose, CA
- Capitola Outpatient Clinic, Capitola, CA

Bidder Requirements
Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be registered and verified with the Small Business Administration at the time of submission.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 22, 2026, 5:04 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 MIranda Ave
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$29 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
44%
Signs of Shaping
69% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 6/22/26 VISN 21: Sierra Pacific Network issued Sources Sought 36C26126Q0761 for VA Palo Alto Security Coverage due 6/11/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 561612 and PSC R430.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Cynthia Diezel   Profile
Phone
(916) 923-4567

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00261
Source Organization Code
100163852
Last Updated
June 22, 2026
Last Updated By
Cynthia.Diezel@va.gov
Archive Date
July 11, 2026