Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101 (a) (2) requiring dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is notice of intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), As implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.3011(c), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Alexandria VA Medical Center located at 2495 Shreveport Highway 71 N, Pineville, LA 71360 requires a Contractor to provide and install new POWER COMMAND 3.3 Generator Controls on Generator 40 (1000 DQFAD S/N H100145756).
The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Cummins Inc. of 500 Jackson St. Columbus, Indiana 47201-6528. The anticipated award date is 11/30/2026. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Governments intent to award on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Please contact Alan Scanio, Contract Specialist at email [email protected] with responses or questions regarding this requirement. This notice will close on 11/06/2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST).
The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within prior to the closing date of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with an AUTHORIZATION LETTER or equivalent from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorizing maintenance of the equipment described in this notice owned and operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with the capability to perform the required services. Interested parties shall submit and communicate if you (Contractor) manufacture the product itself or a