Intent to Sole Source: Clinical and Administrative Terminology Management
ID: 36C10G25Q0052Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb18ac40160240e7a76101f65e6b77f7/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a contract to Clinical Architecture, LLC for the provision of Symedical Core User Subscription services, aimed at supporting the Knowledge Based Systems Terminology Team (KBST) in managing clinical and administrative terminology. This procurement is essential for fulfilling specific operational needs within the VA, leveraging the unique capabilities of the selected vendor under the authority of 41 USC §3204(a)(1). Interested parties may respond for market research purposes, although this is not a Request for Proposals, and the government will not bear any costs associated with responses. The deadline for responses is set for March 7, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to William Milline or Cristine Carmody via their respective email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Milline
    William.Milline@va.gov
    Cristine Carmody
    Cristine.Carmody@va.gov
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    36C10G25Q0052 Intent to Sole Source Clinical Informatics.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces an intent to sole source a contract to Clinical Architecture, LLC for the provision of Symedical Core User Subscription services for the Knowledge Based Systems Terminology Team (KBST). This procurement is pursued under the authority of 41 USC §3204(a)(1), enabling negotiation with a single vendor deemed essential to meet VA requirements. The contract would be firm-fixed with options, and the relevant NAICS code is 541519. Interested parties claiming qualification may respond to the notice for consideration in market research; however, this is not a Request for Proposals, and the government bears no responsibility for related response costs. The response deadline is set for March 7, 2025, with the contract signifying an exclusive engagement to fulfill specific operational needs in clinical and administrative terminology management. This document structuring includes general information, description of intent, and contact details for government representatives.
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