DA10--EC2 Software Solutions | NMIS | Service
ID: 36C25725Q0272Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e08ce630582a43a3a8a390c24915dcc5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source contract to ec2 Software Solutions for annual software support and updates for a duration of one year. This procurement is critical as ec2 Software Solutions has provided a proprietary letter asserting that they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required software products, which are not available from independent resellers in the United States. This notice serves to inform potential vendors that while this is not a solicitation for proposals, they may submit capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications; however, if no affirmative responses are received within seven days, the contract will be awarded to ec2 Software Solutions. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Gillian M. Hooge at gillian.hooge@va.gov or (210) 364-3724 for further information.

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    Gillian M. HoogeContract Specialist
    (210) 364-3724
    gillian.hooge@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17, is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for software services from ec2 Software Solutions. The anticipated contract will provide annual software support and updates for a duration of one year. ec2 Software Solutions has a proprietary claim indicating it is the singular manufacturer and distributor of the required products, which are unavailable from independent resellers within the United States. This notice does not serve as a solicitation for proposals but allows for other responsible parties to submit capability statements. Should no affirmative responses be received within seven days of the announcement, the contract will be awarded to ec2 Software Solutions. The legal basis for this sole source underwriting is grounded in federal regulations allowing non-competitive contracts when only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. This document is critical for transparency in government procurement practices and adherence to regulatory frameworks regarding competition.
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