This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to Encore Fire Protection for the complete replacement of a fire alarm system, including 18 control panels and 23 remote annunciators. The work involves reworking fiber optic cables, programming, testing, and commissioning to ensure full compliance with NFPA 72 standards. The performance location is the VA New Jersey Healthcare Systems Lyons Campus in Lyons, New Jersey. The government will consider expressions of interest from other capable sources, which must include detailed capability and pricing data, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. These responses must be received by 10:00 AM EST on March 30, 2026.