J036--Intent to Sole Source 05/27/2025-06/03/2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VA VHA VISN 10) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for a Pneumatic Tube System upgrade and service. The notice, posted on May 27, 2025, indicates the VA's intention to negotiate a sole-source contract with Translogic Corporation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 6.302-1. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The VA asserts that Translogic Corporation is the only responsible source capable of satisfying their specific equipment requirements. This notice serves as a preliminary communication to potential vendors about the VA's contracting intentions.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about the VA's intent to award a non-competitive contract to Translogic Corporation while still allowing other potential vendors an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. Contractors interested in responding must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by June 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, directly to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov. To be considered, responses must provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating the ability to meet the government's requirements and prove that competition would be advantageous. The VA emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. Importantly, the government will not compensate vendors for submitted information, and the determination to proceed with or without competition remains solely at the VA's discretion. Potential vendors should carefully review the requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive evidence of their competitive capabilities.