J023--MOBILE VET CENTER VEHICLE REPAIRS - Evansville Health Care Center
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), specifically the VHA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to award a sole-source contract to SIBW LLC for urgent repair services for a Mobile Vet Center (MVC) vehicle assigned to the Marion VA Health Care System in Evansville, IN. This notice serves as an intent to sole source only, and a solicitation will not be posted. Responses from interested parties are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves specialized repair services for a 2015 Farber Freightliner M2 106 Mobile Vet Center vehicle. These repairs are deemed essential and mission-critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the MVC, which provides vital community outreach and counseling services to Veterans.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1
- NAICS Code: 811111 (Automotive Repair and Maintenance)
- FSC/PSC: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Response Due Date: April 10, 2026, 7:00 AM CST
Rationale for Sole Source
Market research conducted by the Government identified SIBW LLC as the only vendor within the region possessing the necessary equipment, capability, and technical expertise to perform these specialized repairs. Further research indicated that the only other identified vendor would subcontract all work to SIBW LLC, confirming the absence of an independent competitive source. Due to the urgent and mission-critical nature of the repairs, soliciting competition would result in unacceptable delays, impacting services to Veterans.
Submission & Action
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, any responsible source that believes it can perform these repairs without subcontracting and within the required timeframe may submit a capabilities statement. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of their ability to independently meet the Government's needs. Submissions should be sent via email to Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov by the stated deadline. The Government retains sole discretion in its determination not to compete this requirement.