X1JZ--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Procurement of Five (5) Rental Storage Units In Support of Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport, LA

Agency: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Office: RIDGELAND, USA
Solicitation number: 36C25626Q1366
NAICS: 484210 - Used Household and Office Goods Moving
Posted: 2026-09-30
Deadline: 2026-10-02

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) in Houston, Texas intends to negotiate and award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to PODS Enterprises, LLC for the procurement of rental services for five (5) portable secure storage container units (A8 PODS 16 ft Ã— 8 ft Ã— 8 ft) to support the VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program. This acquisition will be conducted under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source. PODS Enterprises, LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting VA requirements without unacceptable delays or duplication of cost. These storage container units directly support HCHV operational readiness and ensure safe storage and effective distribution of essential items used to rapidly assist homeless Veterans transitioning into stable housing. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available, and telephone inquiries will not be honored. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond no later than 10:00 AM CST on October 2, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C25626Q1366 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. Responses to this notice must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined in this notice and sent via email to BOTH Hailey Olson and Michele Coleman: hailey.olson1@va.gov michele.coleman@va.gov Supporting evidence submitted should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate the capability to meet the requirements described in this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with sole source negotiations with PODS Enterprises, LLC.

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