5860--Varian FullScale on Premise Base Year (VA-25-00001444)
ID: 36C10B24Q0727Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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STIMULATED COHERENT RADIATION DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND ACCESSORIES (5860)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the Varian FullScale on Premise system to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. This procurement is essential for the renewal of an IT hosting solution that supports Varian software applications and server infrastructure at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, ensuring continued functionality and enhanced clinical availability alongside existing Varian oncology systems. The contract, justified under Section 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to the unique capabilities of Varian, aims to minimize operational disruptions and costs associated with switching vendors. Interested parties can reach Contract Specialist Erin Butler at erin.butler3@va.gov, with a response deadline set for September 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

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    erin.butler3@va.govContract Specialist Erin Butler
    Contracting Officer Robert C. Kately
    robert.kately@va.gov
    erin.butler3@va.gov
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    The presolicitation notice outlines the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for the Varian FullScale on Premise system to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. This decision is supported by the authority of Section 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as detailed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), which states that only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The notice includes the solicitation number 36C10B24Q0727, with a response deadline set for September 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Contact details are provided for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at the Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ. Furthermore, a redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition is attached, underscoring the necessity for this specific procurement. This notice reflects the government's procedural compliance in pursuing the contract under unique circumstances that preclude open competition.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing a one-year sole source contract to Varian Medical Systems for the procurement and renewal of the FullScale on Premise application, an IT hosting solution essential for supporting Varian software applications and server infrastructure at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. This renewal is vital for continued functionality alongside existing Varian oncology systems, ensuring enhanced clinical availability and comprehensive cyber threat monitoring. The statutory basis for this non-competitive procurement is outlined under Section 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), supported by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, acknowledging that only Varian can fulfill the VA's needs without considerable costs and operational disruption associated with switching to the alternative vendor, Elekta. The estimated contract value aligns with historical pricing, determined to be fair and reasonable. This document represents the VA's commitment to maintain critical healthcare technology while minimizing risks and ensuring operational continuity.
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