6350--Intent to Sole Source Rauland Responder Nurse Call System One-time Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8, plans to award a sole-source contract to Professional Communications, Inc. (PCI), the authorized representative for the equipment manufacturer under NAICS code 334290 with a size standard of 800 employees and PSC code 6350. This contract involves the installation and support of the Rauland Responder Nurse Call System in Puerto Rico, ensuring compliance with VHA directive 2009-004 and TJC regulations. PCI is the exclusive service provider in Puerto Rico and will carry out all installation tasks per the manufacturer's specifications. The agreement is expected to cover a four-month period and include services such as software updates, troubleshooting (both remote and onsite), training and re-training users, as well as hardware adjustments and replacement by factory-certified technicians due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. This notice serves as an intent to sole source rather than a solicitation or request for competitive bids, indicating that no solicitation package is provided. Interested parties may respond only if they can provide clear and compelling evidence that competition would benefit the government; responses must be submitted by June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST via email to the Contract Officer, Elder Vazquez. The contract will be administered from the Network Contracting Office 8 based in Tampa, Florida, with the primary point of contact being Elder Vazquez, reachable by email and phone for inquiries related to the procurement.