J059--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - ASCO Critical Power Management System/Automatic Transfer Switches Maintenance Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
ID: 36C26326Q0213Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8185650fe0a64925858c12a94c24fb80/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to ASCO POWER SERVICES, INC. for Critical Power Management System and Automatic Transfer Switches Maintenance Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This contract, which includes a Base plus one Option Year, is justified under FAR 13.106-1 due to ASCO's proprietary equipment and software, making them the only source capable of fulfilling these specific requirements. The services are critical for ensuring the reliability and functionality of power management systems within the healthcare facility. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement, including their SAM Unique Entity ID and Taxpayer Identification Number, by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time to Alisha Milander at Alisha.Milander@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha MilanderContracting Officer
    701-239-3700 x3176
    Alisha.Milander@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to ASCO POWER SERVICES, INC. for Critical Power Management System/Automatic Transfer Switches Maintenance Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This contract, with a Base + 1 Option Year, is justified under FAR 13.106-1 because ASCO Power Services, Inc. is the only source capable of providing these services due to proprietary equipment, software, and the company's policy of not allowing third parties to perform work. Market research, including a search of the SBA Small Business database, confirmed that while many vendors exist under NAICS 811310, only ASCO can meet the specific requirements. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirements must submit a capability statement, including SAM UEI, TIN, and proof of authorized distributorship/resellership, by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time to Alisha Milander (Alisha.Milander@va.gov).
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