SAM #36C25226Q0576

Sole Source Renewal and Support for AudioCare TM-Communicator Software Licenses

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC): - Sole source contract to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC for AudioCare TM-Communicator software license renewal, maintenance, and support - Payton Merger Sub II, LLC is the only authorized vendor for this software and its support - Purpose is to sustain existing AudioCare TM-Communicator software already in use by the VA - Contract structure: - Firm fixed price agreement - One-year base period with four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - NAICS code: 513210 (Software Publishers) - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; requirement is unique due to the proprietary nature of the software - Commercial opportunity is limited to the named vendor due to sole source justification

Description

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to enter a sole source contract with Payton Merger Sub II, LLC for AudioCare TM-Communicator software license renewal maintenance and support. Payton Merger Sub II, LLC is the only vendor authorized to provide AudioCare TM-Communicator licensing and support. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. AudioCare TM-Communicator software is already in use. This request is for sustainment of an existing service. This acquisition is conducted under the authority implemented in FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a one-year base plus four one-year options. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 513210 with a business size standard of $47.0 Million. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Local Time (Central) July 10, 2026. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Richard Ruffin, richard.ruffin@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated, however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source award to Payton Merger Sub II, LLC.

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