7C21--Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C10B26Q0176
- Agency
- VA Technology Acquisition Center Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- PSC
- 7C21 It And Telecom - Other Data Center Facilities Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Texas 75216, United States
- Points of contact
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- Crystal Lomonaco crystal.lomonaco@va.com
- Crystal Lomonaco crystal.lomonaco@va.gov (848) 377-5156
- Kendra Casebolt kendra.casebolt@va.gov (848) 377-5042
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center seeks to procure Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management Systems, a commercial product and service offering classified under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). This unrestricted solicitation will result in a single award to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible offeror based on firm-fixed-price evaluation criteria. Key contract requirements include providing and installing complete PAR Excellence inventory management systems with hardware (bins, scales, controllers, shelving, and storage cabinets), software licenses with automatic upgrades, facility installation services, comprehensive training materials and on-site training, technical support with 24-hour response and 48-hour resolution times, and compliance with extensive VA security and IT requirements including VA Critical Security Controls, Section 508 accessibility standards, IPv6 support, and TIC 3.0 compliance. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 36C10B26Q0176, has a firm deadline of March 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST for quote submission via email to Crystal Lomonaco (crystal.lomonaco@va.gov) and Kendra Casebolt (kendra.casebolt@va.gov). Large business offerors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in compliance with FAR 52.219-9 at the time of quote submission.
This acquisition carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent or current contractor. The contract will operate under a firm-fixed-price structure with a 12-month base period and two optional 12-month extension periods, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation. The scope encompasses installation of PAR Excellence systems at VA North Texas Health Care System secondary inventory locations, including three VAMCs (Dallas, Sam Rayburn, and Garland) and ten VA clinics. Installation must commence no later than 45 business days after the Technical Kickoff Meeting, which is scheduled within 10 business days of contract award, and all contractor personnel must undergo background checks. The place of performance is Dallas, TX 75216, with the system required to interface with VA's Generic Inventory Package (GIP) in IFCAP and maintain 3-year warranty coverage including replacement for defects.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence commercial products and commercial services. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The Department of Veteran Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, intends to issue a solicitation identified as Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C10B26Q0176, for Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services.
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible vendor whose offer conforms to the solicitation.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, along with others found in Sections C of this document, apply to this acquisition:
FAR Overhaul Deviation 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2025), applies to this acquisition. Contractor shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, outlining the specific goals to utilize a small business concern, in which will be included in the quote submitted to the office specified in this solicitation at time of quote submission.
The points of contact for all information regarding this solicitation are Crystal Lomonaco, crystal.lomonaco@va.gov and Kendra Casebolt, kendra.casebolt@va.gov. Complete offers will only be accepted through email to crystal.lomonaco@va.gov and kendra.casebolt@va.gov. Please use RFQ 36C10B26Q0176 in the subject line.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C10B26Q0176 Final.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7C21--NEW AWARD - PAR Excellence (VA-26-00002177) BNE SAM | Award Notice | |
| 7C21--Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence | Solicitation |
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