J065--Clinical Communications Upgrade
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Clinical Communications Upgrade. The VA intends to award a sole source contract to Standard Communications Inc. under VAAR Part 819.7008, which permits sole source awards to verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an upgrade of the existing Spok-to-Cisco interfaces at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Charleston, SC. This includes telephony support, operator console, "Voice with a Smile" functionality, and the installation of Spok PC software on designated desktop computers. The upgrade will cover currently deployed Spok Console Windows desktop devices and Cisco station sets.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- SBA Size Standard: $34 million
- Set-Aside: Sole source to a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under VAAR Part 819.7008.
Submission & Response
This is not a formal solicitation, and no solicitation document is available. Unsolicited quotations or offers will not result in an award. Any response must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Capabilities Statement Due: March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Via email to Darius Crane (darius.crane@va.gov).
- Email Subject Line: "36C24726Q0341 CLINICAL COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE".
Additional Notes
The contracting officer's determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within their discretion. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right not to compete this action based on this notice.