R799--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Medical Records, Indexing, and Storage Services for the VA Northern California Healthcare System
ID: 36C26125Q0191Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ff8523a18ca4801aeadaaff0adcb316/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to execute a Sole Source award to Access Information Management Corporation for medical records scanning, indexing, and storage services required by the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHS). The procurement aims to ensure compliance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards while managing both paper and electronic health records through the VANCHCS health records management system. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of veterans' medical records, adhering to federal privacy requirements. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer James Postell at james.postell@va.gov, as this notice is not a formal solicitation and responses will be used solely to assess competition interest.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James PostellContracting Officer
    702-791-9000 x18936
    james.postell@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26125Q0191.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Sole Source award to Access Information Management Corporation for medical records scanning, indexing, and storage services required by the VA Northern California Healthcare System. This action follows the FAR Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically targeting services compliant with National Archives standards and federal privacy requirements. The procurement aims to handle both paper and electronic health records through the VANCHCS system. The relevant NAICS code is 518210, and the product service code is R799, with a small business standard of $40 million. This notice is not a formal solicitation and invites responses only to assess competition interest; the government retains discretion over procurement decisions. All inquiries must be directed to the designated contracting officer, James Postell. The document serves as a crucial communication regarding federal contracting opportunities while indicating the government's approach to specific service requirements and competitive procurement.
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