7H20--FY25: Unique Device Identification Tracker License Base year
ID: 36C24825Q0230Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7H20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a10771b3cf949b68953b6521318f0ef/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a Unique Device Identification (UDI) Tracker license with Champion Medical Technologies, Inc., the exclusive provider of the necessary proprietary software solutions. This contract, which falls under FAR part 13.106-1(b), aims to secure software that tracks and monitors Biological and Non-biological implants throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations from agencies such as the Joint Commission and Veterans Health Administration. The anticipated contract will cover a base year and four additional one-year options, with responses asserting that competition would be advantageous due by 1:00 pm EST on December 26, 2024, directed to Contract Specialist Elder Vazquez at elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov.

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    Elder VazquezContract Specialist
    (939) 321-7682
    elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, is planning to negotiate a sole source contract for a Unique Device Identification (UDI) Tracker license. This contract, aligned with FAR part 13.106-1(b), will be with Champion Medical Technologies, Inc., the exclusive provider of relevant proprietary software and support services, including UDITracker and WarrantyTracker. The software is essential for tracking Biological and Non-biological implants throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations from agencies like the Joint Commission and Veterans Health Administration. The proposed contract includes a base year plus four additional one-year options. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals; therefore, no solicitation package is available. Responses asserting that competition is advantageous must be submitted by December 26, 2024.
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