DG11--Wi-Fi Internet Services Bedford PD - FY25

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for Wireless Internet Services (Wi-Fi) at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Massachusetts. This notice, posted on December 6, 2024, is not a solicitation but a public notification of the agency's procurement plans. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 517111 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers and PSC/FSC code DG11 for IT and Telecom Network Services. The notice is being published under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows solicitation from a single source while fulfilling public posting requirements. The contract specialist for this procurement is Pamela Parham, who can be contacted via email for further information.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intention to negotiate a wireless internet services contract for the Bedford Healthcare System. The notice provides a response deadline of December 9, 2024, for interested parties to submit any feedback or expressions of interest. While no specific set-aside is mentioned, the Contracting Officer retains sole discretion to determine whether a competitive procurement process will be initiated based on responses received. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the details and be prepared to provide relevant information if requested. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational document and not a formal solicitation, leaving open the possibility of further procurement steps. Potential contractors should note that the final procurement approach will be determined by the Contracting Officer's assessment of responses to this Special Notice.