J063--REPLACEMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM with Avtec Solution equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for Radio Maintenance and Support Services at the VA Maine Healthcare System. The procurement is focused on obtaining services related to Avtec Solution communication equipment, classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The notice, identified by the procurement ID 36C24125Q0197, was posted on March 4, 2025, with a response deadline of March 11, 2025. The contract will utilize the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) authority for single-source solicitation. The agency is seeking to procure specialized radio maintenance and support services to maintain critical communication infrastructure.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intention to negotiate a sole source contract for radio maintenance services. Interested parties are instructed to contact Contracting Specialist Philip Silva via email at Philip.silva1@va.gov for further details about the procurement. The contracting officer retains full discretion to determine whether a competitive procurement will be conducted based on responses received. While no specific set-aside was mentioned, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in communication equipment maintenance, particularly with Avtec Solution equipment. The procurement falls under PSC code J063, which covers maintenance, repair, and rebuild of alarm, signal, and security detection systems. Potential contractors should carefully review the notice and be prepared to provide rapid response and expertise in radio maintenance services for the VA Maine Healthcare System located in Augusta, ME.