NEW: VOCERA Software Wireless Communication System Expansion (VA-25-00094338)

To Whom It May Concern: This order was issued under a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The correct authority is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(a)(4) for brand name only Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity. FAR 6.302-19(c) is used here solely because the system does not include a FAR 16.505 selection. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is posting the approved Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity for the acquisition of Vocera Software Wireless Communication System Expansion under NASA SEWP V GWAC. This procurement is required for Vocera hardware, software, soft maintenance and support services, extended warranty, and professional services to support Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 7 Veterans Health Administration, VA Atlanta Healthcare System. The brand name requirement assures compatibility with existing VA infrastructure already in place across VISN 7 facilities. Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics, Technology Acquisition Center, 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Contracting Officer: Peter T. Lewandowski / Peter.Lewandowski@va.gov Contract Number: NNG15SD19B Order Number: 36C10B25F0311 Contractor: ALVAREZ LLC Contract Duration: September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Order Value of Award: $2,007,509.09 This justification has been approved IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized and is publicly posted in compliance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D) and FAR 5.301. Attachment: The full approved Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity is provided with this notice.