Notice of Intent to Sole Source Security Guard Services for VAPAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source security guard services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 plans to award a six-month Firm-Fixed Price contract to the incumbent contractor, 365 Facilitators, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The contract period will run from September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) with Product Service Code S206. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather an informational notice regarding the VA's intended sole source procurement approach. The notice was posted on August 29, 2025, with responses due by September 13, 2025.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intent to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified firms to express interest in the requirement. Interested contractors have 15 calendar days from the posting date to respond to Contracting Officer Larry Facio via email at larry.facio@va.gov, with telephone inquiries not being accepted. Respondents must indicate their business size, ownership type, and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned entities when expressing interest. The VA anticipates releasing a Request for Quote within the following month for a long-term security guard services requirement, with an award expected before the expiration of the current six-month contract. This approach allows the VA to maintain continuity of security services while preparing for a competitive procurement for future long-term needs.