Author: Compton, Jason S.
Last saved by: Miller, Aunjelaca T.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, located at 109 Bee Street, Charleston SC is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Delivery Order under FAR Part 8-405-6(a)(2) under 47QSWA22D0012. Competition is restricted on this procurement due to only one source being capable of providing the required supplies. This notice satisfies the posting requirements at FAR Part 5.101.

The contracting activity is looking to acquire delivery of 4 Mynd Essential Headset for clinical use (MFR Part# MI-ME-VC-1). The Essential Headsets are being manufactured by OEM Mynd Immersive dba MyndVR, 5465 Legacy Drive Suite 650, Plano, TX 75024. MyndVR fulfills its Government order via GSA contract (47QSWA22D0012). This GSA contract is awarded to USVetServ. 

These Virtual Reality Glasses will be used to promote whole health and well-being for the Columbia SC VA Healthcare System veteran population. The location of the services will be at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia SC 29209. 

The intended Contractor is USVetServ located at 2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 2100, Greenville SC 29607. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334310. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 6515. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is 750 employees. 

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Aunjelaca Miller, aunjelaca.miller@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line,  VR Headset-Columbia. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and may submit a capabilities statement no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 13 August 2026 to the above contact. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and    timely receipt.

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