7A20--VISTA Chemotherapy Manager and ITM Expansion & Support - Base Plus 4 Option Years- VISN 12 Locations
ID: 36C25225Q0196Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6661f10e17ed4e548262914bc8c1a6ef/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract with Document Storage Systems Inc. for the VISTA Chemotherapy Manager and Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) at VISN 12 locations. This procurement aims to provide a web-enabled software application that standardizes treatment protocols for infusion care, automates infusion management, and enhances organizational efficiencies while reducing costs associated with chemotherapy administration. The upgrade is critical as the current VCM systems are nearing end-of-life, and the new ITM will expand services to two additional medical centers under a firm fixed-price contract comprising one base year and four optional years. Interested firms are invited to submit their capability statements by March 6, 2025, and should note that no competitive solicitation will be issued unless determined otherwise. For further inquiries, contact Michelle R Klug at michelle.klug2@va.gov or call 224-610-3248.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle R KlugContract Specialist
    (224) 610-3248
    michelle.klug2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Document Storage Systems Inc. for the VISTA Chemotherapy Manager and the Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) at VISN 12 locations. This contract aims to provide a web-enabled software application that standardizes treatment protocols for infusion care, automates infusion management, and enhances organizational efficiencies while aiming to reduce costs associated with chemotherapy administration. The DSS VistA Chemotherapy Manager, currently used at three medical centers, is nearing end-of-life and needs replacement with the upgraded ITM. The upgrade will not only support existing VCM systems but also expand service to two new medical centers under a firm fixed-price contract comprising one base year and four optional years. Interested firms can submit their capability statements by March 6, 2025, but the notice clarifies that no competitive solicitation will be issued unless determined otherwise. The summary underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing patient safety and clinical efficiency through advanced technological solutions in healthcare.
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