7B22--** 7B12 Garment Exchange System - SF ** (VA-22-00048760) M7G1SWT8N9Q8 (White Conveyors)

The Network 23 Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract to White Conveyors, Inc., classified under NAICS code 333318 for Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. This contract pertains to the procurement of a proprietary Garment Exchange System, and the selection of White Conveyors is justified under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to the system's unique, proprietary features. As a result, no competitive solicitation will be issued, and the government’s decision to not compete is at its sole discretion. The contract’s solicitation number is 36C26322Q0713, and it is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. All inquiries related to this sole source procurement are to be directed to the contract specialist Evan Beachy at the Iowa City VA NCO23 contracting office. This notice serves solely as an intent announcement and is not a request for quotes or information from other vendors. The size standard for the awardee, White Conveyors, is set at 1000 employees, aligning with the designated NAICS code. The contract reflects the government’s need for a specialized system that only this particular vendor can provide, emphasizing the proprietary and non-competitive nature of this procurement.