DA10--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Software Technical Support Service National CMOP (770) FY25 Sole Source
ID: 36C77024Q0417Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source contract to Paragon Technologies, Inc. for Software Technical Support Services related to the A-frame DispensSImatic software utilized in the National Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). This procurement aims to provide comprehensive technical support, including maintenance, analysis, and 24/7 consultation for four CMOP facilities located in Chelmsford, MA; Tucson, AZ; Murfreesboro, TN; and Hines, IL, ensuring the efficient operation of the proprietary software that integrates with existing production systems. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement, covering a Base Year and four option years. Interested parties may contact Contracting Specialist Wade Cunningham at wade.cunningham@va.gov or 913-758-9933 to express their capabilities for similar future opportunities, with a response deadline set for September 20, 2024, at 14:00 Central Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wade CunninghamContracting Specialist
    (913) 758-9933
    wade.cunningham@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to enter into a Sole Source procurement with Paragon Technologies, Inc. for Software Technical Support Services related to the A-frame DispensSImatic software used in the National Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The proposed contract includes a Firm Fixed Price and is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement, covering a Base Year and four additional option years. It aims to provide comprehensive support, including maintenance, analysis, and 24/7 consultation for four CMOP facilities located in Chelmsford, MA; Tucson, AZ; Murfreesboro, TN; and Hines, IL. This specialized technical support is essential for the operation of the proprietary software that interfaces with existing production systems. While this notice does not invite quotes, interested parties are encouraged to contact the contracting office to express their capabilities for similar future opportunities. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to ensuring efficient pharmacy operations through necessary technical support for proprietary software systems.
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