36C24226Q0561.docx

This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract to Parabit Systems Inc. for the purchase of three Law Enforcement Officer podiums. The contract will be for two ballistic-rated units (Model M-300-10110-BR) and one non-ballistic rated unit (Model M-300-10110), each featuring the VA logo on the front. The Buffalo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is the requesting entity. The selected contractor, Parabit Systems Inc., is located at 2677 Grand Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710, and serves as both the original equipment manufacturer and sole distributor of these podiums.

The justification for sole source procurement is based on the podiums' specific aesthetics, fit, and finish requirements that provide continuity and interchangeable parts within the Buffalo VA Medical Center facility. Unlike competing manufacturers that produce exclusively wooden podiums, Parabit's custom-made powder-coated metal construction aligns with the facility's operational needs and reduces officer training requirements. As the OEM with exclusive distribution rights and no other Letters of Authorization granted, Parabit Systems Inc. qualifies as the only viable source. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0561 with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Product Service Code is 7195, and the NAICS Code is 334290. The contracting office is located in Canandaigua, New York, with primary contact Barry Sawyer, Contract Specialist, at 585-393-8563 or Barry.Sawyer@va.gov.