R799--FY25: Network Engineer Support Services
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24825Q0182
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 8
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- PSC
- R799 Support- Management: Other
- 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 8 has issued a Special Notice regarding the re-solicitation of Network Engineer III Services under solicitation number 36C24825Q0182. The VA initially received ten quotes for this network engineering support opportunity, but none of the submissions met the minimum requirements necessary to proceed with evaluation. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541513 for Computer Facilities Management Services and PSC code R799 for Support-Management: Other. The contracting office is located in Orlando, Florida, and the opportunity is currently structured without any set-aside designation. This re-solicitation represents the VA's effort to obtain qualified network engineering services for their healthcare system operations.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to address significant deficiencies identified in the initial round of quote submissions, including incomplete Limitation of Subcontracting certificates, incorrect documentation dates, failure to acknowledge solicitation amendments, missing evaluation certificates, and incomplete price cost schedules. The VA aims to ensure full compliance with procurement standards and create a more competitive environment to secure the best possible Network Engineer III services. The response deadline is set for 2:00 PM Eastern Time, though the specific date is referenced in the attached documentation. Contractors must provide complete submissions that address all solicitation requirements, including proper acknowledgment of amendments and accurate documentation with correct dates from January 2023. If the re-solicitation does not result in a successful contract award, the VA has indicated they will convert the opportunity to a 100% Small Business set-aside to expand the competitive pool.
Notice text
Reason for Re-Soliciting Network Engineer III Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has decided to re-solicit for Network Engineer III services due to several issues identified during the preliminary review of quotes received. Ten (10) quotes were received, none met the minimum requirement to move forward for evaluation. The findings are as follows:
Incomplete Limitation of Subcontracting (L.O.S) Certificates: Several quotations included incomplete L.O.S certificates, which did not meet the requirements specified in the solicitation. All fields must be completed (Refer to the attached GAO Case Law #B-423106. https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423106 ).
Incorrect L.O.S Submitted: Some vendors submitted L.O.S documents that did not correspond with the correct dates as stipulated in the solicitation (January 2023), indicating a deviation from the guidelines provided.
Failure to Acknowledge Solicitation Amendments: Several vendors failed to acknowledge the amendments made to the original solicitation, which is a critical oversight.
Lack of Certificates for Evaluation: Certain quotations did not include the necessary certificates copy required for evaluation, making it impossible to fully assess those submissions.
Incomplete Price Cost Schedules: Some vendors did not provide a completed price cost schedule or omitted it entirely, which is crucial for a fair and comprehensive evaluation of quotes.
Due to these issues, the VA has concluded that re-soliciting will ensure compliance with solicitation requirements, enhance the competitive environment, and ultimately secure the best possible Network Engineer III services for the organization.
By addressing these concerns through a re-solicitation process, the VA aims to obtain complete and compliant submissions that will facilitate a fair and thorough evaluation while meeting all procurement standards. If a contract award cannot be awarded from re-solicitation, the VA will open the competition set-aside to 100% Small Businesses.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24825Q0182 0001_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| R799--FY25: Network Engineer Support Services | Solicitation | |
| R799--FY25: Network Engineer Support Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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