J065--DSS Rx Framework support and maintenance contract
ID: 36C25625Q0148Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6d50588657447028704e19bf08bd2f1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing a sole-source contract for the support and maintenance of the DSS Omnicell IVX Vista Interface software with Document Storage Systems Inc. (DSS). This procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract with a base period of one year, commencing on January 1, 2025, and includes four optional renewal periods, concluding on December 31, 2026. The services required include software subscription maintenance, technical support, bug fixes, and minor upgrades, which are critical for the operational efficiency of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Interested vendors may contest the sole-source decision by demonstrating their qualifications and obtaining authorization from DSS, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Mari Gibson at mari.gibson@va.gov by November 12, 2024.

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    mari.gibson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is announcing a sole-source contract for support and maintenance of the DSS Omnicell IVX Vista Interface software with Document Storage Systems Inc. (DSS). The contract involves a firm-fixed price arrangement for one base year and four optional years, commencing on January 1, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2026. The maintenance service includes software subscription support, bug fixes, minor upgrades, and technical assistance during specified hours. The decision for sole sourcing is based on DSS being the original equipment manufacturer, making them uniquely capable of providing the necessary services. Interested vendors can dispute this sole-source decision by demonstrating their qualifications and securing authorization from DSS. All communications regarding this notice should be directed to Contract Specialist Mari Gibson by the set deadline of November 12, 2024. The formal announcement emphasizes that responses must be submitted electronically and stresses that the Government holds exclusive discretion over whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received.
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