J065--AvaNET Support Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VA VISN 10) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract for an AvaNET Support Agreement. The contract will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), which allows for a single source when no other suppliers can satisfy agency requirements. Specifically, the VA intends to award the contract to Sierra 7, Inc. for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services, categorized under NAICS code 811210. The government asserts that Sierra 7, Inc. is the only source with the necessary capabilities to successfully meet their specific requirements. The Special Notice was posted on May 19, 2025, with a response deadline of May 30, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intention to sole-source the AvaNET Support Agreement while still maintaining an open opportunity for alternative sources to demonstrate competitive advantages. Contractors interested in responding must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation that provides clear and convincing evidence of their ability to comply with the requirement. All responses and questions must be emailed to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov by 2:00 PM EST on May 30, 2025. While the VA indicates a strong preference for Sierra 7, Inc., they are technically open to considering alternative sources that can prove they can meet the contract's needs more effectively. Importantly, the government will not compensate any party for submitted information, and the final determination of competition remains entirely at the government's discretion. The procurement is focused on maintenance, repair, and rebuild services for medical equipment, as indicated by the Product Service Code J065.