AJ11--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Mikrolar simVITRO software licenses and maintenance
ID: 36C26025Q0726Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4acef282e71b467ba6cbfa4c3898c142/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the renewal and maintenance of Mikrolar simVITRO software licenses at the Seattle VA Medical Center. This procurement will cover the maintenance of nine linear actuators, nine drives, and a control cabinet currently in use, with the contract estimated to commence on August 1, 2025, and conclude on July 31, 2026. The specialized software maintenance is crucial for the operation of specific medical equipment at the facility, and the procurement is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), with no competitive solicitation planned unless an interested firm can demonstrate capability within five days of the notice. Interested parties must submit their responses by July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM MST, and can contact Contract Officer Amy Kuczajda at Amy.Kuczajda@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amy KuczajdaContract Officer
    (208) 429-2018
    Amy.Kuczajda@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the renewal and maintenance of Mikrolar simVITRO software licenses at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The contract, estimated to start on August 1, 2025, and run until July 31, 2026, will cover nine linear actuators, nine drives, and a control cabinet already in use. This action is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), and no competitive solicitation will be issued unless an interested firm can demonstrate capability within five days of the notice. Responses are required by July 15, 2025, by 1:00 PM MST. The notification emphasizes that the Government retains discretion regarding competition based on the responses received. The NAICS code for the relevant industry is 611310, relating to colleges, universities, and professional schools. This notice indicates exclusive procurement processes for specialized software maintenance crucial for the operation of specific medical equipment at the facility.
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