J063--Patient Wandering Monitoring System Services

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with MGM Computer Systems Inc, 650 Grove Road, West Deptford, NJ 08066 for the patient wandering monitoring alarm system located at the VA s Heinz Campus, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (only 1 responsible source) and 6.302-2 (unusual and compelling urgency) as it is believed that only MGM can perform the necessary system maintenance and software support services for its Resident Wandering System as there is otherwise insufficient time and funding for a completely new system to be put into place. This notice of intent is not for competitive quotes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 561621. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available. However, parties may express their interest accompanied by supporting literature by email to Cheryl Honick, Contracting Officer, no later than July 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the VAPHS Contracting Officer.