X1EA--Boston Firearms Training - Services
ID: 36C24125Q0071Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF AMMUNITION FACILITIES (X1EA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ea0dadccf7e7427f812fb52895d2734e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for Boston Firearms Training Services specifically for the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts. This procurement aims to fulfill the specialized training needs of the VA, ensuring that personnel are adequately prepared in firearms handling and safety. The contract will be negotiated under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits solicitation from a single source, and the applicable NAICS code is 611699 with a Product Service Code of X1EA. Interested parties may reach out to Contract Specialist Pamela Parham via email at Pamela.Parham3@va.gov for further inquiries, as the decision to open the procurement for competitive bidding rests solely with the Contracting Officer.

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    Pamela ParhamContract Specialist
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    Pamela.Parham3@va.gov
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    The document is a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs announcing the intention to award a sole-source contract for Boston Firearms Training Services specifically for the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts. This notice is not a solicitation but indicates that the agency will negotiate the requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source. The applicable NAICS code is 611699, and the Product Service Code is X1EA. Interested parties can contact the Contract Specialist, Pamela Parham, via email for further inquiries. The notice details the response timeline and relevant agency contact information, reinforcing that the decision to open for competitive procurement lies solely with the Contracting Officer. This document adheres to federal requirements for posting such actions and marks the beginning of the procurement process for specialized training services needed by the VA.
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