Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Overhead Speaker Mass Notification System
Deadline: 16 Mar 2026
Posting Date: 13 Mar 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 137718776
Document Ref. No.: 36C25226Q0317
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The new response deadline for this solicitation is now Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 5PM Local Time.
Questions and Answers
Existing Speaker Integration Issue
Does the VA prefer the new mass notification system with a stand alone speaker/amplifier system?Â
Response: While a stand-alone system was initially considered for maximum autonomy, the VA has determined that utilizing the existing fire alarm (FA) speaker infrastructure is the most fiscally viable solution. The system will be designed to leverage the existing amplification and distribution network of the current fire alarm system. Â
Has the VA assessed the viability of adding this functionality onto the existing fire alarm system network?
Response: Yes. This approach is in compliance with NFPA 72, which allows fire alarm speakers to be used for non-fire emergency signaling.
Can the VA assure that this contract will not create a requirement for repairing or correcting fire alarm network functionality as a part of this scope of work?  Â
Response: Correct. The contractor is not responsible for repairing pre-existing fire alarm deficiencies or network issues, provided their installation does not negatively impact existing functionality. Â
Fire alarm interface
Is the intended interface between the fire alarm system in Building 1, F220 and an Server in Building 1? Where is the server to be located?Â
Response: A Virtual Machine (VM) server is anticipated and does not need to be physically located in Building 1. However, the IP-AVA interface device requires a physical footprint. It must be mounted near the fire alarm control panel (FACP) in Building 1, F220, and requires a Cat6 connection to an IDF closet network switch. Â
Will this be a Virtual Machine (not physical server) the mass notification system dry contacts, or is another interface (e.g., serial, BACnet) preferred?
See above
Please confirm the VA will have one connection from server to main fire alarm panel, ...
Notice ID: 36c25226q0317
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Original Set Aside: service-disabled veteran-owned small business (sdvosb) set-aside (far 19.14)
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 252-network contract office 12 (36c252)
Product Service Code: 6350 - miscellaneous alarm, signal, and security detection systems
NAICS Code: 334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: mar 31, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
Documents
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