AN44--HCoE Merative MarketScan Database Intent to Single Source
ID: 36C24126Q0140Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AN44)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a73b9cc2f1143d9b57ac32990b9bd96/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to MERATIVE US L.P. for the procurement of the Merative MarketScan® Research Databases, as outlined in Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0140. This contract will cover the necessary parts and labor to support the databases at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in West Haven, Connecticut. The MarketScan databases are critical for health research and analysis, providing valuable data to enhance healthcare services for veterans. Interested parties may reach out to Contract Specialist Chelsea Cortright at Chelsea.Cortright@va.gov by December 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST for further inquiries, although the decision to pursue competitive procurement remains at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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    Chelsea CortrightContract Specialist
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    Chelsea.Cortright@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for its intent to award a sole source contract to MERATIVE US L.P. for the Merative™ MarketScan® Research Databases. This procurement, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0140, falls under NAICS code 513210 and PSC/FSC code AN44. The contract will be for parts and labor at VAMC West Haven, CT. The justification for this sole source action is FAR 6.302.1-1, citing only one responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements. Interested parties may contact Chelsea Cortright at Chelsea.Cortright@va.gov by December 24, 2025, 11:00 AM EST, although the decision to conduct a competitive procurement remains at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
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