7B22--Intent to Sole Source - Remote Access Server NIHS VAMC - Marion and Fort Wayne, IN
ID: 36C25025Q0273Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b7939df0afcc45b59155d198ddc0d135/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a Sole Source contract for a Remote Access Server (RAS) to ScriptPro USA, LLC, for the Northern Indiana Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Marion and Fort Wayne, IN. The procurement aims to enhance the pharmacy's operational efficiency by enabling real-time tracking of prescription metrics through the installation of remote access software for licensed users, allowing secure access to ScriptPro’s Workflow and Pharmacy Management Systems. This initiative is critical for improving service delivery to patients and managing prescriptions effectively, with the contract expected to be finalized by February 24, 2025. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirements within five days of this notice, and all communications should be directed to Contracting Specialist Barbara Robertson at Barbara.Robertson@va.gov or by phone at 513-559-3722.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara RobertsonContracting Specialist
    (513) 559-3722
    Barbara.Robertson@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0273.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source contract for a Remote Access Server (RAS) to ScriptPro USA, LLC, for the Northern Indiana Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion and Fort Wayne, IN. The procurement includes servers and licenses for a Workflow Management System, as well as monthly support subscriptions. This transaction falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for commercial products and services, specifically citing that only ScriptPro USA can meet the agency's requirements. Interested parties can submit evidence that they can competitively fulfill the requirements within five days of this notice. The government seeks to finalize the contract by February 24, 2025, and emphasizes that responses must solely be via email. The document reinforces that only authorized ScriptPro resellers are eligible and outlines the consequences of delivering gray market items. Overall, this notice is primarily to inform stakeholders about the anticipated sole source award while allowing for potential competition if valid interest is expressed.
    STATEMENT OF WORK - REMOTE ACCESS SERVER.docx
    The Statement of Work outlines the procurement of a Remote Access Server for the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Pharmacy Service, which uses ScriptPro robotic machines for outpatient prescription filling. The objective is to enable real-time tracking of prescription metrics, improving operational efficiency. This project involves installing remote access software for a set number of licensed users, allowing them to securely access ScriptPro’s Workflow and Pharmacy Management Systems from non-ScriptPro computers. The contract will be awarded as a single firm-fixed price and is based on federal regulations indicating that only one supplier can meet the requirements. The system will initially support five remote access sessions, with options for additional sessions available. Overall, this initiative aims to enhance the pharmacy's capability in managing prescriptions effectively and improving service delivery to patients.
    VA Handbook 6500.6 - Appendix C.docx
    The document outlines the Information Security and Privacy requirements for contractors engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in managing information systems and data. It mandates that contractors adhere to federal laws and VA directives regarding data rights, usage, security compliance, and data destruction. Key provisions include restrictions on co-mingling VA data, requirements for encryption, the right of the VA to conduct audits, and the necessity for contractors to follow stringent guidelines when accessing VA information systems. Contractors must implement proper security measures, such as regular assessments and providing a plan for the destruction of VA data post-contract. Additionally, it establishes protocols for procuring equipment and handling security vulnerabilities, ensuring that contractors maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. This framework aims to enhance the security posture of the VA's information systems, thereby protecting sensitive veteran data while facilitating compliance across all levels of operations. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide to uphold information security standards within VA contracts.
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