RECOVERY - Metal and Bomb Detection Equipment

Pre-award Proposed Contract Action Notice (Special Notice) In compliance with the transparency and accountability requirements associated with the supplemental appropriations provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2009), this notice is provided for informational purposes only. The contract vehicle intended to be issued is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for numerous locations of the Veterans Benefits Administration including the Portland, OR, St. Paul, MN, & San Juan, PR locations. Project/Work Description: This BPA intends to utilize the Federal Supply Schedules, schedule 84 contract holders only. The VBA is in need of security equipment consisting of Lobby Entrance Scanners, Mail Room Scanners, Walk-through Detectors and Portable Metal Detectors along with related installation services. Full or partial funding for requirements to be completed by the contractor will utilize funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Inclusion of unique provisions required to implement the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency requirements, is required.