The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 10, intends to enter into a sole source agreement with Philips North America LLC for the maintenance of IntelliSpace Essential software. This agreement is being pursued under federal acquisition regulations that allow for non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency's needs.

The required service falls under the category of electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. The agreement will ensure ongoing support and maintenance of the IntelliSpace Essential software, which is critical to the department's operations. Interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet this requirement. All submissions will be reviewed, but the final decision to continue with a sole source award rests with the government.