7E21--36C242-24-AP-4561|528-24-6876-0484|New Censis PDAs Sole-Source Notice
ID: 36C24224P1855Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/654e1227279e43419f40a67de7dbd927/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Censis Technologies for the procurement of seven Censis Handheld PDAs for the Finger Lakes Healthcare System, specifically for the Rochester Outpatient Clinic. These Zebra handheld devices are essential for inventory management and are the only models compatible with the existing Censis technology on-site, as Censis is the sole provider of the required software. This procurement is part of a national replenishment initiative, emphasizing the critical need for compatible devices to ensure efficient operations within the Veterans Affairs medical center. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov for further information, with a response deadline set for September 23, 2024, at 4 PM Eastern Time.

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    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding the intent to award a sole-source contract to Censis Technologies for the procurement of seven Censis Handheld PDAs for the Finger Lakes Healthcare System, specifically for the Rochester Outpatient Clinic. These Zebra handheld devices are exclusively compatible with the existing Censis technology on-site, and Censis is the sole provider of the required software. The notice specifies that this procurement aligns with a national replenishment initiative and confirms that no other vendor can supply compatible devices. The contracting officer, Corey Swinton, is the point of contact for further information. The notice affirms that this communication is not a request for quotes and emphasizes the urgency of the procurement process. The solicitation number is identified, and the response deadline is set for September 23, 2024, at 4 PM Eastern Time.
    P03-JOFOC Open Market Under SAT 2-1-2022.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has submitted a single-source justification for the acquisition of seven new Zebra handheld PDAs, essential for inventory management, as they are the only devices compatible with Censis software. The procurement falls under simplified acquisition procedures, allowing purchases above the micro-purchase threshold but below the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Market research indicated that Zebra is the sole provider through Censis, with exhaustive searches yielding no alternative vendors, including thorough analysis of various databases and reports confirming Zebra's exclusivity. The contracting officer, Corey Swinton, certified the accuracy of the justification, affirming compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This document underscores the importance of adhering to procurement guidelines while ensuring the necessary equipment's compatibility and availability, essential for the efficient operation of the Veterans Affairs medical center.
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