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Special Notice Special Notice

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Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

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Contracting Officer Nicole Egan nicole.egan2@va.gov

(202) 361-1925

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center-Frederick (SAC-F) intends to issue a commercial service contract for a National Law Enforcement Communications System on a sole source basis to NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (NLETS), INC under the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition 41 U.S.C. 1901, and the requirements of FAR 13.501(a).

The VA, Office of Security and Law Enforcement has an annual requirement for uninterrupted access to the International Justice and Public Safety Network, formerly known as the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, Inc. (NLETS). NLETS uses a standardized format for data exchange, ensuring that information is easily understood and interpreted by agencies across the country. It also streamlines the process of requesting and receiving information, enabling faster decision-making during critical situations. NLETS connects VA Police to not only state agencies but also federal law enforcement entities, facilitating information sharing on a national level.

NLETS provides the message switch and interface for access to relevant criminal justice information and other related criminal justice and public safety related records. NLETS is a critical tool in carrying out the missions of VA’s Office of Security and Law Enforcement in VA Central Office; VA’s Police Services located nationwide; and select offices of the VA Inspector General in VA Central Office and nationwide.

The proposed action will be a commercial service Firm Fixed-Price contract.

This notice is posted for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms must identify their interest and provide documentation demonstrating their capability (include detailed technical information and other technical literature) demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements by emailing the Contracting Officer Nicole Egan at Nicole.egan2@va.gov and the Contracting Specialist Alex Alexander at Alex.Alexander@va.gov no later than 2PM EST, 28 March 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. If potential offerors choose to submit information, past performance, and references regarding capability to perform these services must be provided along with the stem of capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. The Government reserves the right not to compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received to this notice. These services may be awarded without further notice.

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