X1LZ--Parking as a Service for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for parking services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages) with a small business size standard of $47,000,000 and Product Service Code X1Lz for Lease/Rental of Parking Facilities. The identified sole vendor is Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses, which has been determined to be the only entity capable of providing at least 685 available parking spaces within a mile walking distance from VACHS. The BPA will be established under the authority of FAR 13.303 and 13.106-1(b)(2). This notice serves as advance notification of the government's intent rather than a competitive solicitation.

The purpose of this procurement is to secure parking services exclusively for VA Caribbean Healthcare System authorized personnel during operational hours from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. The parking facility must be located within a mile walking distance of VACHS and provide dedicated access for authorized VA personnel only. Any interested parties wishing to challenge the sole-source approach must submit responses by June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Puerto Rico local time to Contracting Officer Baryan Sierra via email. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The notice explicitly states that no solicitation package is available and that this is not a request for competitive quotes or offers. Contractors must demonstrate they can meet the specific geographic and capacity requirements to be considered for participation.