7010--Vocera- COVID 19

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this communication system is 541519. The vendor, Government Marketing & Procurement, is a service disabled veteran owned small business, located at 13350 Ranch Road, Wimberly, TX 78676.

Description of equipment requirements:

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic the Battle Creek VAMC requires installation of a brand name Vocera Wireless Communication system to improve clinical workflow and patient safety throughout the Medical Center. The Department of Veteran Affairs national OIT group has developed a baseline platform for this product and has already deployed that platform across multiple VA s in the nation. This is the only system that integrates with the existing products/system at the facility.

A firm fixed price contract with four option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.