Nuance PowerScribe Service Support
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c311fd81cc1d4729a58d3a6d38e791b6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for service maintenance and support of the Nuance PowerScribe system, specifically to V3Gate, LLC, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is essential for maintaining the proprietary equipment critical for radiology operations across Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 15 facilities, which includes software updates and ongoing training services. The contract, justified under VAAR 819.7008 for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring the continuity of vital services while exploring future competitive opportunities. Interested parties may express their interest by submitting a capabilities statement to Betty Flores at veronica.flores@va.gov by March 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time, as no competitive solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Betty Flores
    veronica.flores@va.gov
    Files
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    JA_36C255-25-AP-0464_NUANCE PS VISN_BF_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Sole Source Justification by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide maintenance and training services for the Nuance PowerScribe installed across Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 15 facilities. The acquisition, identified as 36C255-25-AP-0464, is justified under VAAR 819.7008, which permits non-competitive awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB). The selected contractor, V3Gate, LLC, is uniquely qualified, holding OEM authorization to perform essential maintenance on proprietary equipment critical for radiology operations, including software updates and ongoing training. Despite the lack of competitive proposals due to the specialized nature of the equipment, a notice will be publicized on SAM.gov to solicit any potential interest. The contracting officer (CO) will ensure the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable using appropriate pricing methods. The justification emphasizes the importance of this contract for maintaining essential services for the VA while also noting their commitment to exploring future competitive opportunities as new market entrants arise. This summary encapsulates the plan to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting veteran service delivery needs.
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