DA10--NEW Rauland software Maintenance
ID: 36C25725Q0147Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/631e407f7e274735837e7e20031e9d47/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Lone Star Communications, Inc. for the maintenance of Rauland's Responder 5 T15.1 software. This firm-fixed price contract will cover software maintenance services, including labor, parts, and up to six customer care site visits, over a base year and four option years, starting from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2030. The VA has confirmed that Lone Star is the sole authorized service provider for Rauland software, as supported by a letter from Rauland Borg Corporation, emphasizing the unique nature of the required services. Interested parties may submit capability statements within seven days of the notice, after which the VA will proceed with the contract award if no alternative sources are identified. For further inquiries, contact Mariangie Rios Vazquez at mariangie.riosvazquez@va.gov or call 210-996-8816.

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    Mariangie Rios VazquezContract Specialist
    (210) 996-8816
    mariangie.riosvazquez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice regarding a sole source procurement for Dallas-based Lone Star Communications, Inc. The contract, which is firm-fixed priced, is for software maintenance of Rauland’s Responder 5 T15.1, including labor, parts, and up to six customer care site visits over a span of five years. The proposed contract starts with a base year from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, followed by four option years. The VA emphasizes that Lone Star is the sole authorized service provider for Rauland software and products, supported by a letter from Rauland Borg Corporation. This notice is not a request for quotations, though interested parties can submit capability statements to assess alternative sources. In the absence of a response within seven days, the VA intends to proceed with awarding the contract to Lone Star. The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to the unique nature of the required services. This approach aligns with federal acquisition standards aimed at ensuring the fulfillment of specific agency requirements when no alternative providers are available.
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