7B22--Notice of Intent to Sole Source VAAA Adobe Software
ID: 36C10X24Q0388Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Four Points Technology, LLC for the provision of Adobe Software, specifically 17 licenses for Adobe Captivate Enterprise, along with maintenance and platinum support. This procurement aims to meet the developmental needs of the VA Acquisition Academy by enhancing the creation and management of course content and advertisements, thereby improving workflow efficiencies within the academy. The decision to negotiate with only one source is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation under the Veterans First Contracting Program, and this notice serves as a "Notice of Intent" rather than a competitive solicitation. Interested parties may respond to the primary contact, Carl Weber, at carl.weber3@va.gov or (414) 236-1115, by 11:00 AM ET on September 10, 2024, if they believe they can provide similar services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carl WeberContracting Specialist
    (414) 236-1115
    carl.weber3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a sole source contract to Four Points Technology, LLC for the provision of Adobe Software, specifically 17 licenses for Adobe Captivate Enterprise along with maintenance and platinum support. This procurement, which falls under the Firm-Fixed Price category, aims to address the developmental requirements of the VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA) by facilitating the creation and management of course content and advertisements, thus enhancing workflow efficiencies within the academy. The notice emphasizes that the intention to negotiate with only one source is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) under statutory authority, specifically referencing the Veterans First Contracting Program. This document serves as a "Notice of Intent," not a competitive solicitation. Interested parties have until September 10, 2024, to respond if they believe they can provide similar services, but the decision to proceed with single-sourcing is at the discretion of the government, which will not be liable for response-related costs. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to streamline its operations while utilizing specific technological solutions to support its educational objectives.
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