7195--Law Enforcement Podiums Intent to Sole Source
Contact and place of performance
Barry Sawyer
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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VAMC intends to award a Sole Source open market action contract for the purchase of 3 Law Enforcement Officer podiums, 2 of which will be ballistic rated and 1 non-ballistic rated. VA logo will be displayed on the front of each. The VA intends for this purchase to be the Parabit M-300...
View moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs, Buffalo VAMC, issued special notice 36C24226Q0561 expressing its intent to award a sole source open market contract to Parabit Systems Inc. for the procurement of three Law Enforcement Officer podiums. The requirement includes two ballistic-rated units and one non-ballistic-rated unit, identified as models Parabit M-300-10110-BR and Parabit M-300-10110. These custom units feature a powder-coated metal construction and will display the VA logo. The equipment is designated for delivery to the Buffalo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Buffalo, New York.
This procurement is classified under NAICS 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 7195 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FIXTURES. The agency's rationale for the sole source award to Parabit Systems Inc. is based on the manufacturer's status as the original equipment manufacturer and sole distributor. The powder-coated metal design provides specific aesthetics, fit, and finish that offer continuity and interchangeable parts within the facility. Utilizing these specific models allows the medical center to maintain seamless operations and requires less officer training compared to wooden products offered by other manufacturers.
The response deadline for this special notice is May 15, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Barry Sawyer. Documentation associated with this notice includes two attachments: a solicitation document and a single source justification file. This notice serves to inform the public of the intent to award and is not a request for competitive quotes.
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