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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Dustin Glover dustin.glover@VA.gov

(615) 225-6967

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way

Mountain Home TN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

A.1 Opportunities Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 09, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed contract for a server technician and maintenance to Johnson Controls, 3601 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304. The contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 8.405-6(B) - Only One Responsible Source. A Limited Source Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The anticipated award date is 4/26/2024.

The contract will provide a (CSEIP) Certified System Engineer Identity, Credential, and Access Management, Physical Access Control Systems, Secure Technology Alliance Engineer certified on Identiv/Hirsch, Avigilon PACS systems, Vista and DMP Intrusion Alarm Systems, LYNX Duress Alarm system, and AI Phone systems that all fall under the VA Police Service. The CSEIP Certified System Engineer will provide direct oversight of all certified Service Technicians who will work to diagnose/troubleshoot and repair all existing trouble/failures with the Velocity/Hirsch PACS, Avigilon Security Cameras, and Servers, LYNX Duress Alarms including wireless systems, and Vista/DMP Intrusion Alarm systems and the AI Phone systems under VA Police Service at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and outlying Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Vet Centers under its purview for a total of 1200 service hours. These services will be performed at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and outlying Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way. Mountain Home, TN. 37684

NAICS code: 561621 (SBA Size Standard $25.0 Million) PSC: J063

The services required meet Department of Veterans Affairs' legal obligation to continue to receive, without interruption, the maintenance support services which is vital to Patient Care. “THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.” However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within seven calendar days after publication of this notice.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with “RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM SERVICE TECHNICIAN” in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Dustin Glover, Contract Specialist, by email at dustin.glover@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing maintenance and service on the listed equipment and systems.

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