This notice informs vendors that after reviewing responses to a prior Request for Information, the Government will proceed with issuing a sole-source solicitation to the incumbent contractor. The required services involve sustaining existing one-way and two-way alpha and numeric messaging pager services. Performance is required across 81 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. No budget or specific non-bid timelines are detailed in this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing pager services to sustain messaging across 81 medical centers in 32 states and Washington, D.C. The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods. This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only, and it is not a request for proposals; no funds are currently authorized for this effort. The notice strongly encourages responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which must meet specific set-aside requirements. Interested companies must submit a capability statement and respond to specific questions about their approach and pricing.