VA-25-00053651 PAR Excellence Procurement
ID: 36C10A25Q0036Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/697013f23e2f44a2bee68fdd2c27227c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses to a Sources Sought notice for the PAR Excellence Procurement, aimed at identifying potential vendors capable of providing support for the Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS) at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement involves annual support services, including hardware and software maintenance, with a performance period from April 2025 to April 2026, and the possibility of four optional extensions. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare operations for veterans, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal security and technical standards. Interested parties, particularly service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses, are encouraged to submit their capability packages by March 18, 2025, to Marcela Clark at Marcela.Clark2@va.gov or Juan C. Perez at juan.perez5@va.gov, noting that all submissions will become government property and no feedback will be provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marcela Clark
    (512) 981-4402
    Marcela.Clark2@va.gov
    Juan C. Perez
    (512) 981-4467
    juan.perez5@va.gov
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    P01 PWS_PAR Annual Support Services.pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the PAR Excellence Annual Support Services contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. The contract is focused on providing support for the PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS), containing both hardware and software components. Key elements include a performance period from April 2025 to April 2026 with four optional extensions, obligations for ongoing equipment monitoring, and maintenance support. Metrics for evaluating contractor performance are specified, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to federal security, privacy, and technical standards. Moreover, the PWS emphasizes responsibilities for contractor personnel, including maintaining security clearances and compliance with federal laws governing information technology. The document is structured into sections detailing background information, applicable documents, scope of work, performance details, specific tasks, reporting requirements, as well as general and security requirements. Overall, this PWS establishes a framework for ensuring effective and efficient IT support services for veteran health care operations while highlighting compliance with government regulations and quality standards.
    P02 RFI Posting.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the government for planning purposes, not for proposals or contracts. It invites companies with the capability to provide specified products to respond by March 18, 2025, emphasizing that responses will not incur costs for the government and that it does not guarantee contract awards. Companies must include essential details such as their contact information, business size, socio-economic status, and experience in the relevant areas. The RFI is part of ongoing market research within the Veterans Affairs (VA) sector, specifically targeting service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses to promote diversity in procurement. Respondents should provide comprehensive capability packages limited to five pages, focusing on their specific qualifications rather than generic marketing materials. The document reiterates that this is a preliminary information-gathering step with no commitment to contract formation, thus ensuring transparency and voluntary participation for interested participants. All submitted information will become government property and no feedback on submissions will be given.
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