R699--S1 | 554 |36C259-24-AP-4495 New Par Excellence Base +4 (VA-25-00004971)
ID: 36C25925Q0090Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3a226ae97c4d4ebeac4a132bec86e14f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for the New Par Excellence Base +4, specifically to Par Excellence Systems, Inc., which provides essential tracking technology for the VA's inventory management. This procurement will include a year of support services, encompassing hardware warranties, software licensing, and contract management for Par Excellence’s products, highlighting the critical role of this technology in the VA’s supply chain operations. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to meet the outlined requirements, with responses due by December 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Eric Adusei, Contracting Specialist, at Eric.Adusei@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5782.

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    Eric Adusei (CS)Contracting specialist
    (303) 712-5782
    Eric.Adusei@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is notifying stakeholders of its intent to award a sole-source contract for Par Excellence support. This procurement will be awarded to Par Excellence Systems, Inc., which provides vital tracking technology for the VA's inventory management. The contract encompasses a year of support services, including hardware warranties, software licensing, and contract management for Par Excellence’s products. The solicitation number for this announcement is 36C25925Q0090, with responses due by December 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to fulfill the outlined requirements. However, this notice does not solicit competitive quotes, and the government's decision to proceed without competition lies at its discretion. The document highlights the importance of Par Excellence's technology within the VA’s supply chain operations, ensuring seamless inventory tracking and management.
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