N063--Intrusion Alarm Upgrade Services

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 Intrusion Alarm Upgrade and Installation Services at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Massachusetts. The contract falls under NAICS code 561621 for Security Systems Services and Product Service Code N063 for equipment installation. This special notice is being published to satisfy Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for posting and solicitation procedures, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b) and Parts 5.101(a), 5.201, and 5.203. The notice indicates the VA's plan to negotiate directly with a single source for these services, with the contracting officer retaining discretion on potential competitive procurement.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must be registered in both SAM.gov and VetCert databases prior to contract award, with specific requirements for small businesses claiming veteran-owned status. Prospective vendors must be verified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and NDAA 2021. The response deadline is April 30, 2025, and interested parties can contact the Contracting Officer, Tara Dossiema, via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov. Vendors are advised to actively monitor SAM.gov Contract Opportunities for potential amendments and to ensure compliance with all registration and certification requirements. The VA emphasizes that it is the responsibility of offerors to download and review any amendments to the solicitation, and that the determination to conduct a competitive procurement remains solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.