R426--Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services *SOLE SOURCE*
ID: 36C25725Q0226Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

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https://sam.gov/opp/71681257ab7740feb083a0391d0d15ad/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole-source contract to MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. for Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services. This contract will encompass the provision of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for remote installation, training, technical support, and ongoing maintenance of Audio Care products throughout the contract's duration. The services are critical for ensuring the effective operation and support of audio care systems used within the Veterans Health Administration. Interested parties may submit an authorized distribution letter and capability statement to the primary contact, Matt Lee, at matthew.lee5@va.gov, within five days of this notice; otherwise, the contract will be awarded to MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. without further notice. The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) for other than full and open competition.

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    Matt LeeContracting Specialist
    (210) 393-9281
    matthew.lee5@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 17, is planning to award a sole-source contract to MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. for Audio Care Maintenance and Support Services. The contract involves providing labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for remote installation, training, technical support, and maintenance of Audio Care products throughout the contract's duration. The notice states that this is not a request for proposals, but other interested parties may submit an authorized distribution letter and capability statement to be considered. If no competitive proposals are received within five days of publication, MUMPS AUDIOFAX INC. will be awarded the contract. The procurement falls under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) for other than full and open competition, indicating a unique requirement that justifies the sole-source approach. This notice reflects the VA's intent to secure necessary support services efficiently.
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