65--Par Bins Inventory System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton plans to award a firm fixed-price sole source purchase order to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. for the acquisition of a PAR Bin medical supply inventory system. This procurement is classified as a commercial item and will be conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and via Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13. The action bypasses full and open competition based on a justification and approval attached to the solicitation, reflecting the necessity for a sole source approach. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, potential contractors may submit narratives outlining their qualifications and capabilities by a specified deadline, which the agency will review only to decide whether to competitively pursue the procurement. The solicitation identified as VA24615Q0133 was posted on December 3, 2014, and relates to the NAICS code 334290, indicating its industry classification. Submissions are to be emailed to the designated Contract Specialist by 12:00 PM EST on December 5, 2014. The Government retains full discretion on whether to open competition based on the responses received, and this decision will be made solely by the agency. The procurement is intended to support inventory management needs for medical supplies through the PAR Bins system, emphasizing efficiency and specialized inventory control tailored to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s operational requirements.