PROTECTION1 Comprehensive Service Agreement-623 Base yr 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 19, Jack C. Montgomery VAMC, is issuing this combined late synopsis and post award notice for a sole source Protection1 Comprehensive Service Agreement award made to a VIP listed Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under the authority of VAAR 819.7008 and FAR 6.302 5(b)(6). Under VAAR 819.7008(a)(2), SDVOSB sole source awards require that the requirement be synopsized and that the justification required by FAR 6.302 5(c)(2)(ii) be posted in accordance with FAR Part 5. Due to an administrative oversight, the synopsis and justification were not posted prior to award. The VA is issuing this combined late notice to meet the public posting requirements associated with this SDVOSB sole source authority Requirement Description: The VA requires a Protection1 Comprehensive Service Agreement providing full coverage maintenance, monitoring, and support for Karl Storz medical equipment located at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center. This service agreement ensures operational continuity, manufacturer compliant maintenance, and timely repair support for essential endoscopic and surgical systems. This award was made using other than full and open competition, in accordance with the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. The VA is concurrently posting the associated Justification and Approval (J&A) prepared in accordance with FAR 6.302 5(c)(2)(ii) and FAR 6.303 6.304, in compliance with FAR Part 5 posting requirements.