J065--Software Support
ID: 36C25625Q0158Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/892c9dec18f4408d9b6feba1d4b68467/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified businesses to provide software support services for the Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS) at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System in Biloxi, MS. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive support, including 24-hour vendor assistance, software upgrades, and maintenance, with a strong preference for service-disabled veteran-owned or small businesses. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of medical equipment used in veteran care, with the expected period of performance spanning from February 2025 to September 2029, including options for extension. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), by June 12, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Damuel Thomas, at damuel.thomas@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Damuel ThomasContracting Officer
    (601) 206-7042
    damuel.thomas@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify businesses capable of providing software support for the Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS) at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System in Biloxi, MS. This notice is a pre-solicitation for market research and is not a request for proposals or quotes. The objective is to secure services that include 24-hour vendor support, software upgrades, and maintenance, emphasizing the necessity for qualified service-disabled veteran-owned or small businesses. The expected period of performance stretches from February 2025 to September 2029, with options to extend based on government needs. All interested firms must have appropriate registrations and provide a capabilities statement by June 12, 2024. The contract entails strict requirements for service quality, including maintenance logs, safety compliance, and technician qualifications. It mandates adherence to federal regulations regarding data protection and information security throughout the contractual period, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in managing sensitive veteran information.
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