J--PAR Excellence Support Agreement

The Department of Veteran Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. for the acquisition of licenses and software support for PAR Excellence mobile carts. This contract will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13 and authorized by statutory provisions allowing for procurement from only one responsible source, as detailed in FAR 6.302-1. The government emphasizes that no other suppliers or services can fulfill the agency's requirements for this specific need. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider any written proposals submitted within three days of the notice’s publication, provided they include clear and convincing evidence that the submitting party can meet the service requirements. Ultimately, the decision not to compete this contract remains at the government's discretion. The solicitation number for this support agreement is VA24617Q2041, associated with the NAICS code 811212, and no set-aside type or specific location of performance was provided.