Notice of Intent to Sole Source VHA Black Hills Fire Alarm Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Johnson Controls Fire Protection LLC. Contractor shall provide fire alarm maintenance services at the VHA Black Hills Health Care Services Fort Meade and Hot Springs locations for a base plus four option year period, firm fixed price contract.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than February 16th,2024 at 17:00 CST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after February 16th,2024 at 17:00 CST no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LLC. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes.

There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Jeffrey Brown, who can be reached at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov.