J065--Clinical Communications Upgrade
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
36C24726Q0341
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
Classification Code
J065
Additional Details
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has announced its intent to award a sole source contract for a Clinical Communications Upgrade at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Charleston, South Carolina. This procurement activity is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 5.1 and 5.2, which require public dissemination of proposed contract actions, and is specifically authorized under VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 819.7008, permitting sole source awards to verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs).
The primary objective of this procurement is to upgrade the existing clinical communications infrastructure at the Charleston VA Healthcare System. The scope of work includes the enhancement of Spok-to-Cisco interfaces, encompassing telephony support, operator console functionality, the "Voice with a Smile" feature, and the installation of Spok PC software on designated desktop computers. The upgrade will address both the currently deployed Spok Console Windows desktop devices and the existing Cisco station sets, ensuring seamless integration and improved operational efficiency for clinical communications within the facility.
The intended contractor for this effort is Standard Communications Inc., located at 9547 Old Creek Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032. All work will be performed onsite at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401-5799. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $34 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) associated with this requirement is J065.
This notice serves as a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available, and unsolicited quotations or offers will not be considered. The government will only review responses that provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous. However, per VAAR 819.7008, the contracting officer retains full discretion to proceed with a sole source award to a verified SDVOSB, and a determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not necessary.
Interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may express their interest and submit a capabilities statement by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 13, 2026. All inquiries and responses must be submitted in writing via email to the primary point of contact, Darius Crane, at [email protected], referencing "36C24726Q0341 CLINICAL COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE" in the subject line. The government emphasizes that interested parties are responsible for ensuring complete and timely transmission of their submissions.
This procurement is managed by the 247-Network Contract Office 7 (36C247), a federal office under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The notice remains active and can be accessed via the SAM.gov opportunity ID 2803351c94db47a59d9671bf2b04049b.
Contractors evaluating this opportunity should note the sole source intent, the SDVOSB set-aside under VAAR 819.7008, and the specialized requirements for upgrading clinical communications systems within a VA medical center environment. The contract’s core elements—upgrading Spok-to-Cisco interfaces, telephony support, operator console enhancements, and software installations—will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle.