7B20--Notice of Intent (NOI) - HEYEX SOFTWARE
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to L1 Enterprises, Inc. for the upgrade of SPECTRALIS Software (HEYEX2) at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). This action is under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Purpose & Scope
This NOI serves as an informational notice regarding the VA's intent to procure software upgrade services for the SPECTRALIS Software (HEYEX2) system. The services will be performed at the John L. McClellan Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. While the government does not anticipate receiving responses, interested parties may challenge the sole-source decision.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Awardee: L1 Enterprises, Inc. (SDVOSB)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Other Computer-Related Services)
- Size Standard: 150 employees
- Anticipated Award Date: June 1, 2026
Submission Requirements for Challenging Sole Source
Interested parties who disagree with this sole-source action must submit a letter of interest demonstrating:
- Technical expertise.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorization to sell/distribute OEM software for upgrades.
- Personnel OEM training/certifications to perform services.
- Clear evidence of how their software upgrades are compatible with the SPECTRALIS Software system.
- Convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Response Deadline
Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Carmyn E. Williams (Carmyn.Williams@va.gov) by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). The email subject line should include "36C25626Q0669 Notice of Intent". Late responses or telephone inquiries will not be accepted.