6515--Corepoint Software License & Support - VISN Period of Performance: 11/01/2024 - 10/31/2025
ID: 36C26325Q0040Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b9e3a3e37e29421a9dd3c805b226bea2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Corepoint Health, LLC for the CorePoint Health HL7 Engine Software, which is critical for the VISN 23 Healthcare System. This contract, effective from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, is justified under federal procurement regulations, as Corepoint Health is the only vendor capable of meeting the VA's unique software and service requirements necessary for integrating with existing systems. The proprietary software is essential for maintaining security services for veterans within the VA Healthcare System. Interested vendors may submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Marie Weathers at marie.weathers@va.gov by October 8, 2024, to express their interest in potentially competing for this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specialist
    605-347-2511 x16673
    marie.weathers@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0040.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Corepoint Health, LLC for the CorePoint Health HL7 Engine Software for the VISN 23 Healthcare System. This contract, which will run from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, is justified under federal procurement regulations, specifying that only Corepoint Health can meet the agency's unique software and service requirements. The VA's existing systems can only integrate with Corepoint's proprietary software, which is essential for maintaining security services for veterans. The presolicitation notice invites other potential vendors to express their interest or capabilities, but the VA anticipates that no other suppliers can fulfill the requirement. Responses must be submitted by October 8, 2024, and will determine if there is sufficient interest to consider competitive procurement. This notice is primarily informational and does not constitute a solicitation.
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