N065--Kerrville Responder 5 Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 17, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to Lone Star Communication, Inc. for the installation of Rauland ResponderNet/Responder 5 nurse call hardware at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. This notice is not a request for proposals, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a one-time installation of the Rauland Responder 5 nurse call hardware system. Lone Star Communication, Inc. has been identified as the sole authorized Rauland Distributor in the greater San Antonio, Texas market area, possessing exclusive rights to supply, install, service, and provide warranty privileges for these products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice - Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only. The agency intends to award to Lone Star Communication, Inc. based on the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation within 7 days of the notice's publication. These submissions will be reviewed to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available to the government. If no affirmative written response is received by the deadline, the contract will be issued to Lone Star Communication, Inc. without further notice.
Additional Notes
Contact: Gillian M. Hooge, Contract Specialist, at gillian.hooge@va.gov or (210) 364-3724.