D--Access & Control system Maintenance 663-14-2-813-0113

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 20 at the Puget Sound Health Care System, plans to award a sole source contract to Building Control Systems for maintenance services related to the Schneider Electric Andover Security System. This contract aims to ensure that the equipment remains fully operational, maintaining warranty and certification to factory standards, and includes necessary software upgrades to keep the system functional. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $7 million. The notice emphasizes that while it is not an invitation for quotes or offers, capable vendors may still submit their capability statements or proposals for consideration. The solicitation, titled "Access & Control system Maintenance 663-14-2-813-0113," was posted on March 25, 2014, and requires interested vendors to respond by March 31, 2014, at 9:00 AM CST. The contracting office is located in Vancouver, WA, under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Angela Williams serves as the contract specialist and can be contacted via her provided email. This contract underscores the proprietary nature of the services, which justifies the sole source award to the incumbent provider due to proprietary rights.