6350--Intent to Sole Source Rauland Responder Nurse Call System One-time Contract
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Caribbean Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Professional Communications, Inc. (PCI) for the Rauland Responder Nurse Call System. This contract covers installation and four months of support services. PCI is identified as the manufacturer's authorized representative and sole service provider for Puerto Rico. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government are due by June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8, plans to award a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR part 12.102(a) to Professional Communications, Inc. (PCI). This is due to PCI being the sole service provider for Puerto Rico and the manufacturer's authorized representative for the proprietary Rauland Responder Nurse Call System.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract requires PCI to provide all necessary efforts for the installation of the Rauland Responder Nurse Call System per manufacturer specifications, ensuring compliance with VHA directive 2009-004 and TJC regulations. Services include software and equipment installation and support, which may encompass software updates, troubleshooting (remote and on-site), user training/re-training, and hardware adjustments/replacement. A factory-certified field service technician from PCI is required.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR part 12.102(a)
- Duration: Four-month service contract anticipated
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Size Standard: 800 Employees)
- PSC Code: 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. The Government intends to award to Professional Communications, Inc. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Submission Method: Via email to Elder Vazquez-Melendez, Contract Officer, at elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov
Set-Aside
Not applicable; this is an Intent to Sole Source to Professional Communications, Inc.