7A21--VISN 8 SIMPLIFI_SACE_CRITICAL POINT (VA-26-00004975)
ID: 36C10B25Q0500Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5348b1de7e654217bcadd7f2ea61eae2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the acquisition of Pharmacy OneSource Simplifi 797® with Critical Point software licenses and maintenance support. The VA requires a firm-fixed price delivery order for this brand name software, which is essential for managing pharmacy sterile compounding quality and ensuring compliance with USP Chapter 797 and related regulations, along with additional modules for enhanced functionality. Interested parties are invited to respond by August 6, 2025, with the procurement process being carried out under GSA Contract 47QTCA20D0034, and all submitted information will become government property. For inquiries, contact Kalil O'Neal at Kalil.ONeal@va.gov or call 848-377-5261.

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    Kalil O'NealContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5261
    Kalil.ONeal@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to conduct market research for the potential acquisition of Pharmacy OneSource Simplifi 797® with Critical Point software licenses and maintenance support. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP) but seeks input to develop an acquisition strategy. The Simplifi 797 software is designed for managing pharmacy sterile compounding quality and ensuring compliance with USP Chapter 797 and associated regulations. The VA requires a firm-fixed price delivery order for the software, including necessary modules and maintenance services, with a base performance period of one year and four additional option years. This effort will be carried out under the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract 47QTCA20D0034 and will be sole sourced to Pharmacy OneSource, Inc. Interested parties must respond by August 6, 2025, and are advised to monitor SAM.gov for future RFPs. The RFI emphasizes that submitted information becomes government property and does not guarantee any contract award. This document reflects the VA's ongoing commitment to enhance healthcare services for veterans through efficient pharmacy management solutions.
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