S02 FINAL Intent to Sole Source 36C25622Q1018 Service Agreement Mobile CMD Unit.pdf

SUBJECT* Notification of Intent to Sole Source, Service Agreement for (Nomad R46aS4r) Mobile Command Unit, VISN 16 Emergency Management Program Office, 715 South Pear Orchard Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 39531

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25622Q1018

ARCHIVE 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* J025

NAICS CODE* 811219

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 2 Room 3B Biloxi, MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 ATTN: C. Robert Oravetz 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 2 Room 3B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION VA

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS christopher.oravetz@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION CO e-mail address

Notice Type: Special Notice

Synopsis: The South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16), Emergency Management Program Office, intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to Nomad Global Communication Solutions, Incorporated, Unique Entity ID ESY3CTEH56A7, 5414 US HWY 2 W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912-9062 for the following services: Service Agreement for (Nomad R46aS4r) Mobile Command Unit. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The total estimated cost of the proposed contract is approximately $128,000.00 (abbreviated base year of 3 months and four (4) option years each twelve (12) months). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a size standard of $22 million. The expected award date for this contract is on or about June 29th, 2022.

A new service agreement is needed for the Nomad R46aS4r Mobile Command Unit currently being utilized by South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16), Emergency Management Program Office. Service coverage that was obtained via the initial equipment purchase is expiring so a new service agreement is needed. The scope and overall reach of this service plan consist of the following: Preventive Maintenance (PM) guidance, technical assistance, advisory information, recommendations, and training to users on how VISN 16’s Nomad R46aS4r - Mobile Command Unit is to be adequately maintained/serviced by users in order to operate at full capacity and as intended by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for optimum performance. Important highlights of this agreement include a 24/7 Technical Support number for users and an annual inspection/visit by Nomad technical representatives which provides direct assistance and training to users on site. This service agreement has also been designed to cover things that fail which should not have failed to include any manufacturing defects. To ensure continued, optimal functionality of VISN 16’s (Nomad R46aS4r) Mobile Command Unit service coverage is needed to mitigate any issues that could arise which would hinder (or otherwise interrupt) operation of this unit. This includes technical assistance and proper training of staff to adhere to all OEM guidelines for the unit. The (Nomad R46aS4r) Mobile Command Unit is an essential component of VISN 16’s Emergency Management Program and is vital for the successful execution of emergency operations and overall mission accomplishment.

Required services can only be obtained from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Nomad Global Communication Solutions (NOMAD GCS), UEI ESY3CTEH56A7. NOMAD GCS is the exclusive provider for maintenance and support services for its NOMAD GCS Mobile Command Trailer Systems, vehicles, and other equipment (which includes the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Nomad Maintenance Plans that are available). Proper operation of these systems, vehicles, and equipment requires special components to be in accordance with all OEM guidelines. The associated maintenance and service that is required on these systems/vehicles/equipment must be performed by factory trained, factory certified NOMAD GCS field service representatives who possess the unique, specialized training to ensure these systems, vehicles, and equipment are serviced/maintained to be mission ready at all times. Maintenance and service provided by non- NOMAD GCS technicians and/or other third party providers/distributors is not authorized without the expressed written consent of NOMAD GCS.

This notice is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), proposals, quotations, bids, and no solicitation will be issued.

Contracting Office Address:

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 2 Room 3B

United States

Place of Performance:

South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) Emergency Management Program Office 715 South Pear Orchard Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157 United States

Point of Contact:

C. Robert Oravetz Contracting Officer christopher.oravetz@va.gov mailto:christopher.oravetz@va.gov