H399--DSS VISTA CHEMOTHERAPY SOFTWARE
ID: 36C25624Q1490Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS (H399)

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https://sam.gov/opp/65e4ecdf2b0e40f49d7e3f711194f8b4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract for VISTA Chemotherapy Software services with Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS). The contract aims to ensure the software's optimal functionality at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System for a base period of six months, with an option for an additional six-month extension. This procurement is critical as DSS is identified as the only viable provider due to the unique characteristics of the software required for effective operation. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by October 1, 2024, to Marcus Sidney at marcus.sidney@va.gov, and must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marcus sidneyContract Specialist
    (318) 229-7535
    Marcus.Sidney@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract for VISTA Chemotherapy Software services with Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS). The contract, under the authority of specific federal regulations, aims to ensure the software's optimal functionality at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System for a base period of six months, extendable for an additional six-month option. The requirement emphasizes that DSS is the only viable provider due to the unique software characteristics needed. Interested parties are invited to submit capabilities statements by October 1, 2024, but the decision to compete the contract remains at the government’s discretion. Responses should demonstrate the capability to deliver needed services; simply registering on government platforms does not suffice. A firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated, and interested vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management. This notice serves as both an intent to contract and a request for potential competition input, aligning with federal contracting practices.
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