DG11--Notice of Intent to Solicit and Award Sole Source Contract for Beeper Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center, located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown NJ 07724, intends to issue a solicitation and award a new contract on a sole-source basis to American Messaging Services, LLC for commercial beeper lease and support services. This is a notice of intent, issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 5.2. The period of performance of this proposed effort shall be for 12-months and includes Optional Tasks for additional quantities. Please see the attached Justification for Other Than Competition, approved under the statutory authority of Section 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 entitled, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Please note that this is not a request for proposal. However, all interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement to Contract Specialist Kelly Reale at Kelly.reale@va.gov and Contracting Officer Michael Weckesser at Michael.weckesser@va.gov. Any proposals that are received shall be evaluated.