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J035--MPLS/CI PAR Ex Service in support of the VISN 23 VAHCS
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to PAR Excellence System LLC for proprietary software and related services essential to the VA VISN 23 Healthcare System. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as PAR Excellence System LLC is the exclusive provider of the PAR Excellence System and Software, which is critical for delivering security services to veterans and cannot be substituted by any other product or vendor. Any equipment procured under this contract must be fully compatible with the existing proprietary system, and only PAR Excellence System LLC can fulfill the licensing, installation, and maintenance requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541519 with service code J035, and the performance location is in Eagan, Minnesota. This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for quotes; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement by July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, to marie.weathers@va.gov with the subject line “Response to PAR Ex Service.” Submissions must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the specified requirements, though the government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. All responses will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted, and the decision to proceed as a sole source remains entirely at the government’s discretion. No solicitation will be issued, and oral communications are prohibited. The contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with Marie Weathers serving as the sole point of contact.
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Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 23 VA Healthcare System, Eagan, MN, 55121, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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VA requires the proprietary software of PAR Excellence Inc., PAR Excellence system in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the software and services are unique or proprietary to PAR Excellence Inc. Market research revealed that PAR Excellence Inc. is the proprietary developer and distributor for the equipment currently being utilized by VA. The software system is routinely used by VA to provide security services for veterans in the VA Healthcare System. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541519 and the service code is J035.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov . Statements are due no later than 7/27/26 at 10:00 am Central Time. Please indicate Response to PAR Ex Service in subject line of e-mail. No phone calls please. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government under the authorities cited above. A solicitation will not be issued.
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