56--Rekey Facility Supplies -materials only GSA Delivery Order with incidental open market items This notice is an Amendment to Special Notice RFQ963903.

This contract amendment pertains to Special Notice RFQ963903 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically from the NETWORK Contract Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington. The contract involves awarding a Delivery Order for rekeying facility supplies, primarily materials, under NAICS code 332510, which covers fabricated structural metal manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation was conducted through the eBuy platform and was open to all eligible GSA vendors, ensuring fair opportunity for competition. However, a portion of the items, representing about 12% of the total Delivery Order value, is being awarded on a sole source basis per FAR 8.402(f) guidelines, meaning these incidental open market items are included with the GSA Delivery Order to meet specific requirements. The contract update replaces the original synopsis paragraph to clarify the Government’s intent regarding the acquisition approach and item sourcing strategy. It confirms that while the majority of items will be procured through competition among GSA vendors, a limited number of items are sourced directly without competition to streamline procurement and meet operational needs efficiently. The action reflects compliance with federal acquisition regulations by providing fair opportunity while allowing for these sole source awards where justified. This arrangement supports the ongoing need for rekeying materials required for facility maintenance or security upgrades managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.