DA10--PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory PM Services
ID: 36C25725Q0078Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking a contractor to provide Weight-Based Inventory Management PM Services for the West Texas Healthcare System in Big Spring, TX. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the recently installed PAR Excellence inventory management system, which includes supervision, maintenance services, and real-time communication with government inventory systems. This procurement is crucial for ensuring effective inventory management and compliance with federal regulations, as all data generated under the contract will remain government property. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by November 4, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT, and should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Lesley Kitchen at Lesley.kitchen@va.gov or by phone at 972-708-0818.

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    Lesley KitchenContract Specialist
    (972) 708-0818
    Lesley.kitchen@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Texas Health Care System (WTVAHCS) seeks contractor support for maintaining the recently installed PAR Excellence weight-based inventory management system. The contractor's responsibilities include providing supervision, tools, and maintenance services, ensuring real-time communication with government inventory systems. Support services entail diagnosing software and hardware issues, offering help desk assistance, and performing system health monitoring. The document outlines customer obligations, subscriber fees, operational schedules, and the contractor's requirements, such as adherence to safety and performance standards. It emphasizes compliance with federal laws regarding information security and records management, clarifying that all data created or managed under the contract remains government property. The agreement is a firm fixed price contract, clarifying the scope of services, performance monitoring, and terms for equipment maintenance and service discontinuation. Overall, the statement aims to ensure effective inventory management support while complying with government regulations.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, plans to issue a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Par Excellence for Weight-Based Inventory Management PM Services. This decision follows FAR Part 13 regulations and is based on a Sole Source Justification. The relevant NAICS code is 334112, signifying Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. Interested contractors may submit capability statements or proposals by November 4, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT; however, this is not a request for competitive quotes. The agency will evaluate submissions to decide if competition is warranted, but the ultimate decision lies with the government. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and authorized to deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring OEM warranty and service adherence. All responses should be emailed to the designated contact, Lesley Kitchen. This notice illustrates the government's procurement approach and emphasizes the significance of compliance in contractor qualifications and submissions.
    The document outlines a Price/Cost Schedule for Excellence Support Services contracted with the VA at Big Spring, TX. It specifies multiple contract periods, beginning with a base year from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, followed by four optional years extending through November 30, 2029. Each section indicates the quantity (1 year) and provides fields for unit price and total amount but does not contain specific financial figures. The purpose of the document is to detail the pricing structure and timeline for the commitment of support services within a federal government contracting framework. This structured approach ensures clarity and transparency in the budgeting process for ongoing services at the VA facility, essential for fiscal accountability and operational efficiency in government procurement.
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