9905--Interior Signage

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source contract for interior signage. The contract will be awarded to System 2/90, Inc., located in Grand Rapids, MI, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 for "Only One Responsible Source." The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339950 (Sign Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 9905, focusing on various interior signage requirements. The VA believes that only the proposed vendor can meet this specific requirement, citing standardization as the primary justification for the sole source approach.

The Special Notice outlines a firm fixed price contract with no option years, scheduled for award to System 2/90, Inc. Potential contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government. The response deadline is March 31, 2025, at 10:00 am, with submissions to be reviewed by Contracting Officer William MacDougall. Importantly, this notice is not a competitive solicitation or a request for proposals, and no solicitation package is currently available. Contractors should note that the VA has determined this to be a brand-name-only requirement, which limits potential competitive bidding. The sole source procurement is designed to ensure standardization of interior signage across the VA's facilities, with a specific focus on meeting the agency's unique requirements.