MPLS/CI PAR Ex Service in support of the VISN 23 VAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to PAR Excellence System LLC. As PAR Excellence System LLC has proprietary ownership of the PAR Excellence System and Software.

The PAR Excellence System and Software is proprietary and may only be licensed by PAR Excellence System LLC. Any new equipment that is purchased and installed as part of this contract would need to be able to integrate with the PAR Excellence system. PAR Excellence Inc. is the only source that can provide the VA VISN 23 Healthcare System with the necessary equipment, software, and annual licensing requirements.

VA requires the proprietary software of PAR Excellence Inc., PAR Excellence system in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the software and services are unique or proprietary to PAR Excellence Inc. Market research revealed that PAR Excellence Inc. is the proprietary developer and distributor for the equipment currently being utilized by VA.

The software system is routinely used by VA to provide security services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541519 and the service code is J035. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov .

Statements are due no later than 7/27/26 at 10:00 am Central Time. Please indicate Response to PAR Ex Service in subject line of e-mail. No phone calls please. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government under the authorities cited above. A solicitation will not be issued.