DA10--Corrective Action Reported for Compliance Notice of Intent to Sole Source Base and Option Years Concerning RFQ 36C25922Q0359
ID: 36C25925Q0248Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f87eb5b5f2934041996b4b99d6902e86/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for software and maintenance services related to the FACSLyric Flow Cytometry System. This procurement includes the FACSLink Base Software, interface connection licenses, middleware implementation, and ongoing maintenance support, extending from June 10, 2022, through June 9, 2026. The proprietary nature of the software necessitates that only the manufacturer, Becton Dickinson, can provide the required support and maintenance, highlighting the importance of reliable supplier relationships in health services. Interested parties are invited to express their capabilities and interest by February 28, 2025, and should contact Contract Specialist Phoebe Farmer at Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov or 405-456-3685 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Phoebe FarmerContract Specialist
    (405) 456-3685
    Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for specific software and maintenance services related to the FACSLyric Flow Cytometry System. This procurement includes FACSLink Base Software, interface connection licenses, middleware implementation, and ongoing maintenance support over a period extending from June 10, 2022, through June 9, 2026. As the sole manufacturer of this proprietary software, Becton Dickinson is uniquely positioned to provide compatible support and maintenance. The notice, issued in accordance with federal regulation FAR 13.106-1(b), invites interested parties to express their capabilities and interest by February 28, 2025. Responses must demonstrate the ability to meet the specified requirements. The notice indicates that the government's decision to proceed with a competitive quote or not will be based on received responses. The procurement is categorized under NAICS Code 334516, specific to manufacturing. This document encapsulates the VA's approach to ensuring proper procurement processes for essential technological needs, emphasizing compliance and the necessity for reliable supplier relationships within health services.
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