Sole Source Justification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241), has issued a Special Notice for a Sole Source Justification related to Solicitation 36C24126Q0334. This justification pertains to a construction project (650-23-103) at the Providence VAMC in Providence, RI, requiring a brand-name piece of equipment compatible with existing systems. The estimated value for this specific component is $85,905.00. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source action. The justification is posted for public review, with responses due by May 21, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This notice serves as a transparency measure, posting the Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. The underlying solicitation (36C24126Q0334) is being presented to Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) holders for a construction project involving the repair or alteration of hospitals and infirmaries (Product Service Code Z2DA).
Scope of Sole Source Requirement
The sole source requirement is for an upgrade to the C-Cure 9000 system, which is a proprietary Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) system. The existing PACS system (Pegasus) is being upgraded to CCure, making JCI the only available source for this specific portion of the acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the existing hardware and associated new hardware/software. JCI technicians are exclusively certified to install, configure, and program these system components.
Set-Aside & Authority
This action is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source under FAR 19.14. The authority cited for the sole source justification is FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source).
Implications for Bidders
Direct competition for the brand-name hardware and core software of the C-Cure 9000 system upgrade is not possible. The VA's action to increase competition involves posting this justification to alert interested parties about the proprietary nature of the item, potentially encouraging them to become authorized JCI distributors. Future competition for this specific component would then focus on offerors' overhead and profit margins, or on services requiring specialized JCI technicians for installation and configuration.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Response Date (for Justification Review): May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Primary Contact: Andrew Merical, Andrew.Merical@va.gov, 401-273-7100