655-21-102 Physical Access Control System (PACS) Upgrade

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 561621.

Description

Software within the existing Siemens Desigo, Physical Access Control System (PACS) is proprietary to Siemens.

• Only Siemens is licensed to develop and modify their system software.


• Only Technicians trained and certified by Siemens have the qualifications to modify the existing system.

The sole source contract will be awarded to:

Siemens Industry, Inc., 1000 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089-4547, United States.

A firm fixed price contract shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:00PM EST, October 9, 2025.