J059--SS Special Notice VISN1 Multitone Access 3000 / 5000 Paging system and Pagers
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the VA New England Healthcare System, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a contract on a sole source basis for Maintenance Services for the Multitone Access 3000/5000 Paging System and Pagers. This notice is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The required services include servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing replacement parts for the Multitone Access 3000/5000 system and associated pagers (RPR752, Alpha Pager, TTI Ovation Pager). This critical system requires 24/7/365 maintenance to ensure continuous and reliable communications. Technicians must be certified and qualified, and the contractor must be an authorized Multitone distributor and service provider, adhering to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. On-site technician response within two hours is required for mission-essential emergencies. Performance locations include West Haven VA Medical Center (CT), Newington VA Clinic (CT), and Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (MA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a single source)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- PSC/FSC: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Eligibility & Registration
Prospective firms must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert (for Veteran Small Business Certification by SBA) prior to award. Vendors claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be verified by the SBA. Additionally, vendors must complete VA Form 10091 for vendorization at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.
Additional Notes
This is an intent to award notice, not a request for proposals. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Interested parties should register via the SAM.gov interested vendors list and monitor for any amendments.