N065--Kerrville Responder 5 Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to Lone Star Communication, Inc. for the installation of Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in South Texas. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source award under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), justified by the manufacturer's designation of Lone Star Communication, Inc. as the only authorized Rauland distributor in the greater San Antonio, Texas market area with full warranty privileges and service capabilities. This notice represents a one-time installation project rather than an open competition opportunity. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 17 located in San Antonio, Texas, with Gillian M. Hooge serving as the primary contract specialist.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the Department's intent to award the contract while allowing other potentially capable sources to submit evidence of comparable capabilities within a 7-day response window from the March 4, 2026 publication date. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time to demonstrate whether an alternative source exists that would be more advantageous to the government. While this notice is not a formal request for quotations or proposals, all responsible sources are eligible to submit responses; however, no contract will be awarded based on such submissions. If no affirmative written response is received within the 7-day period, the contract will be issued to Lone Star Communication, Inc. without further notice. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and PSC code N065 (Installation of Equipment—Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies).