70--EMC and Brocade Upgrade Equipment for Mosaiq Notice of Intent to Sole Source and Brand Name Only and Only Available Source Sole Source Justification Memorandum.

The government is issuing a notice indicating its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Insight Public Sector to supply EMC and Brocade equipment aimed at upgrading the existing Mosaiq System at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This contract is not open for competitive bidding but is based on a sole source justification, emphasizing that Insight Public Sector is the only available provider capable of meeting the specific technical and brand requirements necessary for this upgrade. The justification includes a Brand Name Only and Only Available Source Sole Source Justification Memorandum, supporting the decision to proceed without alternative suppliers. The contract solicitation, identified as VA24412Q0314, is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334119, which pertains to computer terminal and other computer peripheral equipment manufacturing. The upgrade project seeks to enhance the VA’s current Mosaiq System infrastructure by deploying specialized EMC and Brocade network equipment, ensuring continued system reliability and performance critical to healthcare delivery. This notice serves as a formal communication of the government's intended sole source acquisition approach for this requirement.