DA10--Intent to Sole Source TrackCore Software Annual License/Maintenance
ID: 36C24625Q0275Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/524f3e8b395c41a58349a5aac99ce35e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source Delivery Order to Four Points Technology, LLC for the TrackCore Software, License, and Maintenance necessary for the existing TrackCore Tissue and Implant System at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This procurement is aligned with the Veterans First Contracting Program, allowing direct contracts with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), as Four Points Technology is the exclusive authorized reseller capable of providing the required brand name software essential for system compatibility and compliance with healthcare regulations. The contract will cover a base period plus four option years at a firm fixed price, including software licensing, training, labor, and equipment, with no alternative vendors identified to meet the VA's specific requirements. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Ronnie Gregory at Ronnie.Gregory@va.gov by 9 AM EST on December 23, 2024, to demonstrate their capability, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

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    Ronnie GregoryContracting Officer
    (757) 315-3932
    Ronnie.Gregory@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to award a Sole Source Delivery Order to Four Points Technology, LLC for TrackCore Software, License, and Maintenance for their existing TrackCore Tissue and Implant System at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This procurement aligns with the Veterans First Contracting Program, allowing direct contracts with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The justification for this sole source is based on the finding that Four Points Technology is the exclusive authorized reseller capable of supplying the necessary brand name software, which is critical for system compatibility and regulatory compliance in healthcare. The order covers a base period plus four option years with a firm fixed price, including software licensing, training, labor, and equipment. Market research confirmed no alternative vendors could meet VA's requirements for TrackCore products, and the estimated costs have previously been evaluated as fair and reasonable. The notice specifies that this is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may contact the contracting officer with proof of capability by the response deadline. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to securing essential technology services in line with statutory acquisition practices.
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