R499--Sanford, ME Vet Center Service Contract Room Use
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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) 1, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for a commercial service contract to provide managed-access room use for the Sanford, ME Vet Center. This requirement ensures the provision of secure, accessible, and functional space essential for individual and group counseling services for Veterans. The VA intends to award this contract to the City of Sanford.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of compliant space that is immediately available in the Sanford, ME area. This space must be secure, accessible, and functional to support the Vet Center's counseling services. Key considerations for compliant space include addressing specific requirements, transit and parking solutions, environmental restrictions, and overall availability.
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial Service Contract (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: City of Sanford (UEI: K6BGW6B1VCD5)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with two (2) six-month option periods, totaling up to 24 months.
- Estimated Value: The base year is estimated at $160,000, with a total potential value of $320,000 including options.
- NAICS: 561210 (Facilities Support Services)
- PSC: R499 (Support: Professional – Other)
Rationale & Set-Aside
This is an intent to award on a sole-source basis to the City of Sanford. The rationale is based on the critical need for continuity of operations, as the current lease for the Vet Center space expires on April 30, 2026. The VA states that no other sources can provide immediate uninterrupted performance. The authority cited includes FAR 13.106-1(b), FAR 6.103-1(b), and 38 U.S.C. § 8127(b).
Submission Requirements
Vendors who believe they can immediately provide compliant space in the Sanford area are invited to submit capability statements. These statements must address specific space requirements, transit and parking solutions, environmental restrictions, availability, and relevant business information.
Key Dates & Contact
- Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Submission Email: cory.dionne@va.gov (Include Notice ID 36C24126Q0415 in the subject line)
- Contact: Cory Dionne, Contract Officer, (774) 826-4806
- Published Date: April 10, 2026