7G22--Starlink Emergency Communication System Integration

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice for a Starlink Emergency Communication System Integration requirement for the Maine Healthcare System in Maine. This notice specifically seeks potential authorized reseller vendors who can provide satellite and RF communications products and services under NAICS code 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers except Satellite) and Product Service Code 7G22. The contracting officer for this procurement is Tara Dossiema, who can be contacted at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov. The procurement will be conducted from the VAMC Togus facility located in Augusta, ME 04330. This Special Notice represents a preliminary market research step rather than a formal solicitation.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to identify potential vendors for an upcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation that will fulfill the VA's emergency communication system integration needs using Starlink technology. Interested vendors must respond by September 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time and register via the SAM.gov interested vendors list to express their interest. All prospective contractors must be registered in both SAM.gov and SBA.gov databases prior to any potential award, as required by federal acquisition regulations. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov Contract Opportunities for any amendments that may be issued to the future solicitation. The notice emphasizes that the final decision to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses remains solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. This market research initiative is designed to satisfy FAR requirements for posting and competition solicitation before moving forward with the formal procurement process.