CANCELLATION - Parata Packaging Equipment Services   2

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16), intends to solicit and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with a twelve (12) month base and four (4) 12-month periods to: Parata Systems 106 Roche Drive Durham, NC 27703 UEI SAM: YSK7Y3XCL1C7 The Little Rock/Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is currently seeking a service agreement for Parata Packaging Equipment (model ATP SERIES 128 and supporting equipment) which will include all phone support and proprietary software updates. Panasonic PHC Corporation of North America is the manufacturer of the ATP2 System. However Parata Packaging software is proprietary for the Parata systems that interfaces and runs the device. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel expenses, tools, equipment inspection, personnel service/maintenance, telephone support, and parts required for the maintenance and services of this equipment. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210. Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Size standard $34 Million. It is VHA policy that health care facilities providing care to our nation s Veterans maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory standards that demonstrate the provision of safe advanced standard quality-oriented health care delivery. Based on market research it has been determined that Parata Systems is the only vendor capable of providing the required service plan for maintenance and service for critical Parata Packaging Equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrate your firm s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with an AUTHORIZATION LETTER from Parata Systems, communicating authorization to support its Parata Packaging equipment, capability to provide technicians, maintenance service, parts, and supplies. Contractor shall be an authorized contractor, train technician, possess licenses and certification for Parata proprietary equipment and services to meet all Government requirements and objectives. The Government reserves the right to verify any documentation submitted with Parata Systems. Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Carmyn E Williams, Carmyn.Williams@va.gov no later than Friday, 08 August 2025, 4:00PM Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include 36C25625Q1096 Notice of Intent in the subject line. Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon response to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16) intends to solicit and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract for the Little Rock/Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The goal of this contract is to establish a service agreement for Parata Packaging Equipment, specifically the model ATP SERIES 128 and supporting equipment. This includes phone support and proprietary software updates. Parata Systems is identified as the only vendor capable of providing the required service plan for this critical equipment.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all labor, travel expenses, tools, equipment inspection, personnel service/maintenance, telephone support, and parts required for the maintenance and services of the Parata Packaging Equipment. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards that demonstrate the provision of safe advanced standard quality-oriented health care delivery. The contractor must be an authorized contractor with training for technicians and possess licenses and certifications for Parata proprietary equipment and services.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a twelve (12) month base period with four (4) additional twelve-month periods.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Little Rock/Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.