Wireless Temperature Monitoring System Contract Modification

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATION.
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract out-of-scope modification under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute.
The VA Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) requires a modification to the Wireless Temperature Monitoring System Contract, 36C26118C0131, that supports the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS).
NCO 21 intends to modify existing contract (36C26118C0131) with ARG Tactical, LLC, 2324 W. Sienna Bouquet Place, Phoenix, AZ 85085, with additional work that exceeds the scope of the initial contract.
The proposed contract action is for equipment and ancillary installation and monitoring services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-5. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to response to the requirement or submit a quotation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotes received by the appointed due date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposal based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
The justification for the sole source requirements as follows:
VAPAHCS requires additional wireless temperature monitoring sensors and subsequent installation and annual monitoring services. The contract is awarded to ARG Tactical, LLC and is a registered SDVOSB under the selected NAICS code. It is the intent to award a modification on a sole source basis to a SDVOSB IAW 38 U.S.C. 8127(d).
Interested parties must comply with all instructions contained in this Special Notice. Response to this notice must be received via email by February 15, 2019 no later than 0800 PST. Responses should be marked with Reference Number 36C26118C0131 is the subject line of the email.
Address responses to: Philip Gabe Caganap
Contracting Officer
Philip.Caganap2@va.gov.