655-21-102 Physical Access Control System (PACS) Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a sole source contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. This notice, with Solicitation Number 36C25025R0119, concerns the upgrade of the existing Siemens Desigo Physical Access Control System (PACS) software. The justification for a sole source award to Siemens Industry, Inc. is based on the proprietary nature of their software and the requirement for Siemens-trained and certified technicians to modify the system. The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties must submit evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government by October 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, plans to award a sole source contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. for an upgrade to the existing Siemens Desigo Physical Access Control System (PACS). This decision is based on FAR Part 6.302-1, citing that Siemens is the only responsible source because its system software is proprietary, and only Siemens-trained and certified technicians are qualified to modify it. The contract will be a firm fixed price. This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive proposals; however, responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government will be accepted until October 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.