7195--Law Enforcement Podiums Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VAMC intends to award a sole source contract to Parabit Systems Inc. for the purchase of three custom Law Enforcement Officer podiums—two ballistic-rated (Parabit M-300-10110-BR) and one non-ballistic-rated (Parabit M-300-10110)—to be installed at its facility in Buffalo, New York. The procurement is justified under FAR 12.201-1 due to the proprietary nature of the product, as Parabit Systems Inc. is the exclusive original equipment manufacturer and sole distributor with no other Letters of Authorization granted; no alternative vendors offer podiums with the same powder-coated metal construction, ADA-compliant design, and seamless integration with existing VA infrastructure. The podiums must feature the official VA logo and exclude wood-based alternatives to ensure durability, operational continuity, and reduced training burden for law enforcement personnel. The estimated contract value is $97,250, with delivery required at the Buffalo VAMC located at 3495 Bailey Avenue, and the contract is classified as an open market action under NAICS code 334290. Parabit Systems Inc. is confirmed as a small business, SBA certified, with no additional socioeconomic designations identified. The solicitation, numbered 36C24226Q0561, was posted on May 5, 2026, with responses due by May 15, 2026, and no formal competitive evaluation factors, contract clauses, packaging specifications, invoicing instructions, or COR/COTR assignments were included in the documentation. The contracting officer has certified the sole source justification, and the award will be made without competition based on technical uniqueness, OEM exclusivity, and compatibility with current systems.