# Notice of Intent to Sole Source Biopoint Wristband ID Maintenance Agreement Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24924q0418 - Solicitation number: 36C24924Q0418 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 249-Network Contract Office 9 (36C249) - NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services - Product or service code: 7E20 Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, printers and other central printing or output needs. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content. - First posted: August 23, 2024 - Last posted: August 23, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dea15ed70d6f4d87bb76d1b7d018103c/view ## Description Special Notice Special Notice Page 4 of 4 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 4 Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09, intends to award a single-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with: Minburn Technology Group 9716 Amon Chapel Road Great Falls, Virginia, 22066 United States SAM UEI: WN8JFVZTBCA5 This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Murfreesboro, TN has a requirement for a contractor to provide all labor, transportation, parts, test equipment, tools, software and expertise necessary to maintain their current Biopoint Patient Identification Wristband System within the TVHS campus. Based on market research, it has been determined that Advarra acquired the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and is the only servicer with the qualifications and capability to perform the required services due to the proprietary nature of the system. Advarra has a partnership with Minburn Technology Group as the sole SEPW distributor of the Bio-Optronics. Â This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. Interested parties may convey their interest and capabilities by responding to this requirement via email to Contract Specialist James Moore, james.moore20@va.gov. Interested parties must convey their organization s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition, including a rationale for why you should be considered. This information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. The government reserves the right to vet/verify any documentation submitted with the OEM to certify its authenticity. Responses are due no later than the solicitation response date/time/zone annotated above. Please reference 36C24924Q0418 in the subject line of your email response. Late responses will not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government. ## Publications - August 23, 2024: Special notice, due August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 818e795db01b485faa6bea6323580e0d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/818e795db01b485faa6bea6323580e0d/view - August 23, 2024: Special notice, due August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice dea15ed70d6f4d87bb76d1b7d018103c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dea15ed70d6f4d87bb76d1b7d018103c/view ## Points of contact - James Moore, Contract Specialist, james.moore20@va.gov, TBD --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24924q0418.