DA01--Intent to Sole Source Syngo Upgrade
ID: 36C26224Q1883Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7e74466827104211b087d60faf00024b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the Syngo Upgrade, which involves essential upgrades and functional enhancements for existing servers at the San Diego VA Medical Center. This procurement is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-2, permitting the government to contract with a single source when only one supplier can fulfill the requirement. The upgrades are critical for maintaining the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the medical services provided at the facility. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including past performance experience and proof of licensure, by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on October 11, 2024, to Charity Cazee at charity.cazee@va.gov, referencing notice #36C26224Q1883.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charity CazeeContract Specialist
    520-792-1450 Ext. 16236
    charity.cazee@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for the Syngo Upgrade, which encompasses essential upgrades and functionality enhancements for existing servers at the San Diego VA Medical Center. This action is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-2, which allows for procurement from a single source when only one supplier is capable of fulfilling the requirement. The solicitation, numbered 36C26224Q1883, requires that all submissions expressing interest in this sole source must include past performance experience related to similar services and proof of licensure, if applicable. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by the specified deadline of 12:00 PM PT on October 11, 2024. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 541519, categorized under Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of $34 million. The notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive quotations, and the government's commitment to a sole-source determination is at its discretion based on received submissions.
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