PAR BINS--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, is pursuing a sole source procurement for 288 PX3131 5 Kg Small Scales for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System located in Temple, Texas. The VA intends to award a firm fixed price contract directly to PAR Excellence, who is identified as the sole source manufacturer and service provider meeting the government's requirements. Potential respondents are invited to submit capability statements via email to Romya Turner (Romya.Turner@va.gov) by 4:30 PM CST on May 13, 2025, with submissions requiring firm details including contract vehicles, SAM ID number, CAGE code, and small business status. The VA reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or continue with the sole source purchase order based on received responses. Evaluation will likely focus on vendor capability, compliance with procurement requirements, and ability to meet technical specifications.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category and falls under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 288 small scales to be delivered to the VA facility during normal operating hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM), excluding federal holidays. PAR Excellence is positioned as the exclusive vendor for this procurement, suggesting they have unique technical capabilities or proprietary technology that meets the VA's specific requirements. The solicitation number for this opportunity is 36C25725Q0534, and the place of performance is 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive in Temple, Texas. Contract delivery is expected to occur within the standard VA procurement timeline following the May 13, 2025 response deadline.