36C255-26-AP-2849 PACS Server & Storage Software Upgrade

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, has issued a special notice of intent to sole source a contract for the PACS Server & Storage Software Upgrade under solicitation number 36C255-26-AP-2849. This action is intended to procure critical software upgrades to support medical imaging infrastructure, with the place of performance located in Marion, Illinois. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code assigned is 561621, which corresponds to administrative management and general management consulting services, reflecting the specialized technical support required for this upgrade. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open without restriction based on small business or other socioeconomic categories. Teresa Cabanting serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement and can be reached via email at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1976. The notice specifies that a full description of the rationale for sole sourcing is provided in the attached document, which must be reviewed to understand the justification for proceeding without competitive bidding. Interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov workspace link for additional details, though no formal competition is anticipated. The urgency and specificity of the software upgrade suggest a need for seamless integration with existing systems, likely tied to ongoing operations at VA medical facilities in the region.