N065--NOI to Sole Source - Rauland Responder 5 Installation
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25726Q0209
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 17
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to Lone Star Communication, Inc. on January 14, 2026. The notice pertains to the installation of Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. Lone Star Communication, Inc. holds exclusive authorization as the only authorized Rauland Distributor in the greater San Antonio, Texas market area, enabling them to supply, install, and service the equipment with full warranty privileges. This procurement is classified 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). The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price award for a one-time installation in units 1A, 1C, and GLB following post-renovation work.
The primary objective is to complete the installation of Rauland Responder 5 nurse call hardware at the designated South Texas Veterans Health Care System locations. Interested contractors have until January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating they represent a comparable source that would be more advantageous to the government. While all responsible sources are eligible to submit a response, only Lone Star Communication, Inc. currently meets the agency's requirements as an authorized distributor with full warranty capabilities. The procurement is not structured as a competitive solicitation, and if no affirmative written response demonstrating a comparable alternative source is received within seven days of publication, the contract will be awarded directly to Lone Star Communication, Inc. The statutory authority supporting this sole source procurement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, which permits non-competitive awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
Notice text
Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to place a firm-fixed priced contract with Lone Star Communication, Inc. for the installation of the Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware.
Lone Star Communication Inc. has provided a proprietary letter from the manufacturer (Rauland) stating that they are the only authorized Rauland Distributor in the greater San Antonio, Texas market area to supply, install, and service out products and have full warranty privileges.
This is for a one-time installation of Rauland Responder 5 located at South Texas Veterans Health Care System in units 1A, 1C, and GLB post renovations.
This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to Lone Star Communication, Inc. without any further notice.
The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25726Q0209.docx | DOCX document |
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