36C25026P0320_1.docx

This is a Justification and Approval Notice for a sole source award of MARCS radios to support the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbus Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center, issued solicitation number 36C25026Q0236 and awarded delivery/task order 36C25026P0320 to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (UEI: NMX3DMNLQHU5) on February 19, 2026. The award amount is $14,700.00 for radio equipment and services classified under Product Service Code R426 (communication equipment and supplies) and NAICS Code 561499. The contracting officer is Elizabeth Koses (elizabeth.koses@va.gov) at the Columbus location (420 North James Road, Columbus, OH 43219-1834).

The contract represents a follow-on base order with a performance start date of April 1, 2026. The statutory authority cited is "Only One Source (except brand name)," indicating this was a justified sole source procurement. The awardee, Ohio Department of Administrative Services, is located at 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. This notice is designated for archival 30 days after the response date and does not utilize Recovery Act funds.