R426--Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services *SOLE SOURCE*

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. for Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and PSC R426 for Professional Communications Support. The VA seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including remote installation, training, technical support, and ongoing maintenance for new applications. This procurement will utilize the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.5, which allows for other than full and open competition. The notice was published on January 10, 2025, with a response deadline of January 14, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to identify MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. as the preferred vendor for Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services, with the opportunity for other potential contractors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit an authorized distribution letter for Audio Care Maintenance and Services, along with a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to matthew.lee5@va.gov within 5 days of the notice's publication. The VA will use these submissions to determine if a comparable source might be more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written responses are received within the specified timeframe, the contract will be issued to MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. without further notice. Contractors must be prepared to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to support the required services. While this is not a formal request for quotations or proposals, it represents an opportunity for potential vendors to showcase their qualifications and potentially influence the procurement process.