36C255-25-AP-0910 PAR Bin System Maintenance Services – John J. Pershing VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VA VHA VISN 15) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a procurement for maintenance services on Weight-Based Inventory Management Systems at the John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The procurement will be conducted under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 Million. The notice specifically targets maintenance services for PAR Bin Systems, with the intent to award directly to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. This sole source procurement will be executed using FAR Part 13.5 authority, indicating a streamlined acquisition approach. The special notice was posted on January 16, 2025, with a response deadline of January 30, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform the market of the VA's intent to award a sole source contract to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. due to the proprietary nature of the Weight-Based Inventory Management Systems. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for quotes, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. Contractors are advised that this is an informational notice only, with no opportunity for competitive bidding. Questions or inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Teresa Cabanting, the Contracting Officer at Fort Leavenworth VA NCO15, via email at teresa.cabanting@va.gov. The notice will be archived 10 days after the response date, effectively closing the communication window. While no specific eligibility criteria are outlined for potential contractors, the sole source nature of the procurement suggests that PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. is the sole qualified vendor for these specialized maintenance services.