J063--Furnish, Install, and Program Hirsch Panel and Battery Services
ID: 36C24125Q0200Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (J063)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e9ce18058e14c0a85f562bec533a7d3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the furnishing, installation, and programming of Hirsch panels and battery services for the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for negotiations with a single source deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement. The services are critical for maintaining the security systems within the healthcare facility, ensuring the safety and protection of veterans receiving care. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Tara Dossiema at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov or by phone at 603-624-4366 x5129 for further inquiries, with responses due by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

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    Tara DossiemaContracting Officer
    603-624-4366 x5129
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    Tara.Dossiema@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding the intention to award a sole source contract for the furnishing, installation, and programming of Hirsch panels and battery services specifically for the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts. The solicitation number for this contract is 36C24125Q0200, and responses are due by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Augusta, ME, and the point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Tara Dossiema, who can be reached via email or phone. This notice indicates that the procurement will follow a single-source negotiation process under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for contracting when only one source is deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement. Interested parties should note that the decision to hold a competitive procurement will rest solely with the Contracting Officer. This action is part of the VA's efforts to efficiently secure necessary services while complying with federal regulations concerning procurement procedures.
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