SPECIAL NOTICE
S -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Notice Date
- 10/31/2025 9:48:50 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 561210
— Facilities Support Services
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25626Q0126
- Response Due
- 11/5/2025 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 01/04/2026
- Point of Contact
- Tina Harris, Contracting Officer, Phone: 228-523-5066
- E-Mail Address
-
tina.harris3@va.gov
(tina.harris3@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, proposes to enter into a contract on the basis of other than full and open competition for the following services for the following facility: Facility Support Maintenance, Monitor and Repair Services to Include but not limited to: UTILITY METER MONITORING & CALIBRATION PRESSURE MONITORING & CALIBRATION SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PUBLIC WIFI (WIRELESS INTERNET SYSTEM) HVAC ENERGY MANAGEMENT AUTOMATION SYSTEM SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM For the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care Systems,400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The estimated total cost of this contract (base year and four (4) option years) is $4,448,545.19. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210 with a size standard of $47 million. The expected award date for this contract is on or about November 30, 2025. A facility support service plan/agreement is needed for the above mentioned systems located at the GCVHCS and CBOC System that is currently being used in the Engineering Department (Gulf Coast Veterans A Medical Center, Biloxi, MS). Service, maintenance, repair, software updates, and other related coverages/updates for this equipment that was part of (or was included with) the manufacturer s standard warranty is expiring. A new service plan/agreement is needed to ensure continuity of coverage so that the equipment can function at full capacity and as intended by the manufacturer. The contractor will provide an all-inclusive support contract that includes the following services for a flat monthly fee: 24/7/365 Help Desk support to address questions and problems on an immediate, real-time basis; on-site field service repair; preventive maintenance; software updates; database updates; and ongoing interface maintenance. The service plan/agreement needed is proprietary in nature to the manufacturer, Siemens. A sole source letter from the manufacturer confirms that only one source, Siemens, can provide the system and updates for Siemens APOGEE Automation System, C-Cure Access Control System, and underlying network, due to proprietary information. As the original equipment/system was purchased from Siemens. it is mandatory that the associated service plan/agreement also be purchased from Siemens. as no other authorized sources are available or authorized. As the OEM, Siemens, is the only source for maintenance/updates, or modifications and upgrades to Siemens systems. Additionally, utilization of third party, non-Siemens contractors (in any socioeconomic category) will void existing warranties and other agreements on the equipment. This notice is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), proposals, or quotations and no solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent shall not be construed as a competitive acquisition where offers, proposals, or quotes would be requested or accepted by the government.
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- Record
- SN07632583-F 20251102/251031230030 (samdaily.us)
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