J099--Radio Combiner/Multicoupler Replacement

SPECIAL NOTICE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for the replacement of the land mobile radio (LMR) system combiner/multicoupler that is used by multiple services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. NAICS Code 811213, size standard $12.0 million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)), to negotiate on a sole source basis with Motorola Solutions (809 Pinnacle Dr, Ste G, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090), for this procurement due to the fact that the current LMR system is covered by Motorola Solutions. This will prevent severe delays in the repair of any future degradations in the system. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 1:30 PM Eastern on 9/9/2019. No telephonic inquiries, faxed or mailed responses will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to contact@example.gov.