7A20--VISN 8 BNE PAR Ex WBIMS

This Request for Information (RFI), issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under tracking number VA-26-00068907, seeks market information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal (BNE) PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS). The requirement is for the VISN 8 Sunshine Network, aiming to implement the system across secondary inventory locations. The contracted scope includes the delivery, installation, and setup of all bins, scales, accessories, parts, labor, hardware, software, and training necessary to make the system fully operational. While the baseline requirement is modeled on the PAR Excellence system, the VA encourages vendors to propose alternative solutions. Submissions for alternative systems must detail their technical architecture and performance benefits, such as enhanced security, efficiency, or scalability. Interested vendors must submit a technical approach summary not exceeding five pages, answer questions regarding the clarity of the draft Product Description, and provide standard organizational details, including business size, socioeconomic status, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Generic marketing materials will not be reviewed. Responses must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Christopher Franzese and Contracting Officer Jason King by July 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The email file size must not exceed 5 MB. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not commit the government to a future contract.

This Product Description outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 8 Sunshine Network's requirement to procure, install, and support a Brand Name or Equal (BNE) PAR Excellence Weight Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS). The system will be deployed across secondary inventory locations at seven specified VA Medical Centers throughout Florida and Puerto Rico. The primary objective of the WBIMS is to provide real-time, physical-network-connected inventory tracking and automated replenishment functionality, integrating directly with the VA’s Generic Inventory Package (GIP) under IFCAP. The contractor must supply all hardware, software licenses, installation services, and training (using a train-the-trainer model), along with a one-year warranty. Performance monitoring and a 24/7/365 support hotline are required to ensure continuous operational functionality. The document also details stringent compliance mandates, including Section 508 accessibility standards, background investigations for installation personnel, VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) approval, Zero Trust security controls, and IPv6-only compatibility. The contract features a 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods.

This Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C10B26Q0597) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ. The VA is seeking information for a Brand Name or Equal (BNE) PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS) to support Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8). Classified under NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and Product Service Code 7A20, this Request for Information (RFI) is intended to identify qualified sources and assess market capabilities. Interested parties must submit their responses along with the required product description feedback by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on July 16, 2026.