36C25726Q0332.docx
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This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract to Lone Star Communication, Inc. for the installation of Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The contract is firm-fixed priced, and Lone Star Communication, Inc. has provided documentation from the manufacturer (Rauland) confirming it is the only authorized distributor in the greater San Antonio market area with the capability to supply, install, and service the equipment while maintaining full warranty privileges. This is a one-time installation for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System.
The response deadline is March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation within 7 days of publication to demonstrate whether a comparable alternative source exists that would be more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within that 7-day window, the contract will be issued to Lone Star Communication, Inc. without further notice. The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as a sole source requirement where only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's needs. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, Texas, with contract specialist Gillian M. Hooge as the primary point of contact.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Kerrville Responder 5 Upgrade |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 78240 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25726Q0332 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 03-11-2026 10 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| N065 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 238210 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department Of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Gillian M. Hooge gillian.hooge@va.gov
(210) 364-3724
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| VA Homepage |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| gillian.hooge@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Point of Contact E-Mail |
DESCRIPTION
Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to place a firm-fixed priced contract with Lone Star Communication, Inc. for the installation of the Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware.
Lone Star Communication Inc. has provided a proprietary letter from the manufacturer (Rauland) stating that they are the only authorized Rauland Distributor in the greater San Antonio, Texas market area to supply, install, and service out products and have full warranty privileges.
This is for a one-time installation of Rauland Responder 5 located at Kerrville VA Medical Center in the South Texas Veterans Health Care System.
This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to Lone Star Communication, Inc. without any further notice.
The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
| *= Required Field |
| Special Notice |
Special Notice
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