655-21-102 Physical Access Control System (PACS) Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to award a sole source contract for a Physical Access Control System (PACS) upgrade at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. The procurement involves upgrading software within the existing Siemens Desigo PACS, which is proprietary technology that only Siemens Industry, Inc. is licensed to develop and modify. The contract will be awarded under FAR Part 6.302-1 authority for "Only One Responsible Source" due to the specialized nature of the system, as only Siemens-certified technicians possess the qualifications to modify the existing infrastructure. The solicitation number is 36C25025R0119, and this is explicitly not a competitive procurement. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by 3:00 PM EST on October 9, 2025, though any submissions must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a firm fixed-price contract. Siemens Industry, Inc. is identified as the intended sole source contractor given their proprietary ownership of the Desigo PACS software and exclusive licensing arrangements. The work will be performed at the medical center located at 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. The requirement falls under NAICS code 561621 for Security Systems Services and PSC code Z1DA, indicating the specialized nature of the physical access control system upgrade. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the procurement is structured to address the unique technical requirements of the existing Siemens infrastructure. The timeline emphasizes the urgency of responses by the October 9th deadline for any parties who believe they can demonstrate competitive advantages to the government.