2330--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - CFort Replacement
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source the replacement of a Containerized Fold Out Rigid Shelter (C-FORT) unit, which is critical for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) operations. The VA plans to procure a C-FORT 96 unit with a mobilizer from the original equipment manufacturer, Elite Aluminum, at an estimated cost of $498,995, to maintain uniformity in training and deployment among its fleet of 19 units. This procurement is essential as introducing a new system would incur significant retraining costs exceeding $3 million and disrupt current operational capabilities. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Robert O'Keefe Jr. at robert.okeefejr@va.gov, with a response deadline set for December 11, 2025.