D--CANCELLATION OF RFP VA-259-09-RP-0060 FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND FOLLOW ON SERVICE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ECHCS, PUEBLO OUTLOOK CLINIC (CBOC)

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued solicitation VA-259-09-RP-0060 seeking bids for telecommunication system maintenance and follow-on services specifically for the ECHCS Pueblo Outlook Clinic. This procurement was designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside under NAICS code 517110. However, the solicitation was subsequently canceled due to inadequacies in the original specifications, which prevented bidders from providing accurate pricing and meeting the stated requirements. The extent of the necessary amendments to correct these issues was deemed too significant, leading to cancellation in the government's best interest. The contracting office responsible was the Network Contract Office 19 located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The cancellation was formally announced in early January 2009, approximately six weeks after the original posting in late November 2008. No point of contact was listed for follow-up, and the solicitation documentation remains accessible via the federal contracting portal. This action highlights the importance of clear, complete specifications to facilitate competitive bidding and avoid contract delays or cancellations.