J035--Emergency Call Station Repair Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 01, intends to award a sole source contract for Emergency Call Station Repair Service at the Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Division. This notice, issued under FAR 6.302-1, identifies Williams Building Company as the intended awardee due to their unique qualifications as the original installer and current system integrator of the existing infrastructure.
Scope of Work
The project involves the repair, replacement, and integration of emergency call stations (E-Calls) and associated camera systems. Key tasks include:
- Replacing 34 existing E-Call phones with new 80111 LS1000 double button phones.
- Installing new equipment at existing pedestals and replacing media converters.
- Programming E-Call systems at Building 25 Police Station and configuring communication pathways.
- Installing 34 cameras on E-Call pedestals, providing fiber terminations, and programming exacqVision.
- Testing all systems for functionality and connectivity. Fiber replacement earthwork, conduit repair, and bonding are excluded.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Product Service Code: J035 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Service And Trade Equipment)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Place of Performance: Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Division
Eligibility & Justification
The VA justifies the sole source award to Williams Building Company based on their:
- Original installation of Brockton E-Call stations and associated fiber infrastructure.
- Configuration of dispatch system integration.
- Current emergency call installation and programming at West Roxbury.
- Familiarity with VA Police dispatch configuration and the exacqVision monitoring platform.
- Detailed knowledge of existing pedestal infrastructure and campus communications topology. Awarding to another contractor would result in substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
Submission & Response
This is not a solicitation or request for proposal. However, interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirement must submit their capabilities in writing by April 14, 2026, at 9 AM EST. Responses should be sent to Issa Shawki at issa.shawki@va.gov. Information submitted will be used solely to determine if competitive procedures could be used.
Additional Requirements
- Records Management: Contractors must comply with Federal and NARA records laws, including VHA training.
- Security: Personnel require short-term identification badges and must comply with VA security directives; no VA sensitive information will be handled.
- Safety: Compliance with OSHA and VA safety requirements is mandatory.
- Site Conditions: The customer will perform asbestos or hazardous material abatement removal.