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DA10--AudioCARE TM Communicator Base + 4OYs; 607-26-4-5109-0015; (VA-26-00059060)

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36C25226Q0576Federal

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The Great Lakes Acquisition Center plans to award a sole source contract to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC for the renewal of maintenance and support services for the AudioCare TM-Communicator software, which is currently in active use. This procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(B) because the software is unique and highly specialized, with no other vendor authorized to provide licensing or support. The contract will be firm fixed price, structured with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years of service. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 513210 with a small business size standard of $47.0 million and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This notice serves as an intent to proceed without competition and is not a solicitation for bids or quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and verbal inquiries are not accepted. Any entity believing it can meet the requirements may submit written documentation to Contracting Officer Richard Ruffin at richard.ruffin@va.gov by 10:00 AM Central Time on July 10, 2026, providing detailed evidence of capability. All submissions will be evaluated, but the government retains full discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement regardless of responses. In the absence of acceptable alternatives, the award will proceed directly to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC.

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Sole source renewal for AudioCare TM-Communicator support to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC, five-year firm fixed price, VA managed.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)View Agency

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513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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WI

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Contract 36C25226Q0576

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)
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Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA
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Richard RuffinContracting Officer

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The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to enter a sole source contract with Payton Merger Sub II, LLC for AudioCare TM-Communicator software license renewal maintenance and support. Payton Merger Sub II, LLC is the only vendor authorized to provide AudioCare TM-Communicator licensing and support. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. AudioCare TM-Communicator software is already in use. This request is for sustainment of an existing service. This acquisition is conducted under the authority implemented in FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a one-year base plus four one-year options. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 513210 with a business size standard of $47.0 Million. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Local Time (Central) July 10, 2026. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Richard Ruffin, richard.ruffin@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated, however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source award to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC.

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