H270--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25025Q0159Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- ADP EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES/SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (H270)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4af316d26ad24c8485e6763eba118c78/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the Loaner Link Subscription related to the Censis Software Tracking System. This procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only Censis Technologies Inc GSA is deemed capable of fulfilling the agency's specific requirements. The Loaner Link Subscription is critical for the VA's operational efficiency in managing software tracking systems, ensuring that the agency can effectively monitor and utilize its resources. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by the deadline of December 16, 2024, at 2 PM EST, directed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov, although this notice is not a request for competitive bids and no solicitation package will be available.

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    Jennifer NowakContract Specialist
    All communications for this notice must be
    emailed to the POC listed by 2 pm EST 12/16/2024.
    Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the Loaner Link Subscription related to the Censis Software Tracking System. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one source, Censis Technologies Inc GSA, is deemed capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The solicitation is governed by Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the response deadline set for December 16, 2024, at 2 PM EST. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals, although this notice is not a request for competitive bids, and no solicitation package will be available. The VA emphasizes that competition opportunities will only materialize if clear evidence of other viable sources is presented. Responses must be directed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Nowak via email. This notice reflects the VA's strategic procurement approach under federal contract regulations while pursuing efficiency and effectiveness in meeting its operational needs.
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