7A21--VISN Wide Lab Subscription
ID: 36C25625Q0117Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc3ae9c9454146c296312d1c26834b5a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Laboratory Statistical Analysis Software for the VISN 16 medical center and outpatient clinic laboratories. The procurement aims to secure subscription renewals for the EP Evaluator Standard Version Release 12 software, which includes technical support, upgrades, and electronic access to historical data, covering 8 base network licenses and 25 additional user licenses for the period from December 16, 2024, to December 15, 2025. This software is crucial for ensuring compliance with clinical laboratory accreditation requirements, enabling statistical analysis for method comparison, validation, and tracking laboratory costs and personnel competency. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 1 pm (CST) on November 4, 2024, including details on manufacturing origin, business size, and contract capabilities, to the Contracting Officer, Diyonne Williams, at DIYONNE.WILLIAMS@VA.GOV.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DIYONNE WILLIAMSContracting Officer
    (601) 206-6956
    DIYONNE.WILLIAMS@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a contract regarding Laboratory Statistical Analysis Software for VISN 16’s medical center and outpatient clinic laboratories. The purpose is to procure subscription renewals for EP Evaluator Standard Version Release 12 software, including technical support, upgrades, and electronic access to historical data. The subscription will cover 8 base network licenses and 25 additional user licenses, commencing December 16, 2024, and running until December 15, 2025. It includes several functionalities necessary for clinical laboratory accreditation compliance, such as statistical analysis for method comparison and validation, tracking laboratory costs, and competency assessment of laboratory personnel. Vendors interested in this opportunity must respond by November 4, 2024, with information regarding the manufacturing origin, business size, and contract capabilities, including adherence to the Non-Manufacturer Rule. The response helps the VA gauge market capabilities and pricing. This notice serves as preliminary market research and not a solicitation for bids. All submissions must adhere to the specified formatting and guidelines, directed to the designated point of contact, Diyonne Williams.
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