J065--Invivo UroNav Support - VISN23 499-25-1-6765-0026 - Service - POP 12/10/24 to 02/28/25
ID: 36C26325Q0137Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/30888b04cc2542e6b66028c9215871a1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract for Invivo UroNav support services to Philips Healthcare, covering the period from December 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This procurement is necessary due to the proprietary nature of the Invivo UroNav software, which is essential for the integration and operation of existing systems within the VA Healthcare System, thereby ensuring continued support for veteran services. While Philips Healthcare is recognized as the only vendor capable of fulfilling these unique requirements, other interested vendors may submit their capability statements by November 8, 2024, for consideration in the procurement process. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Marie Weathers at marie.weathers@va.gov or by phone at 605-347-2511.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specialist
    (605) 347-2511
    marie.weathers@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0137.docx
    This Presolicitation Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines intentions to award a sole source contract for the Invivo UroNav support service from Philips Healthcare. The contract spans from December 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025, under solicitation number 36C26325Q0137 in the context of federal procurement regulations. Philips Healthcare is identified as the only entity capable of providing proprietary software and necessary integration with the existing systems used in the VA Healthcare System. The notice emphasizes that while the VA anticipates Philips as the sole provider, other vendors may express their interest and capabilities by November 8, 2024. The nature of this procurement falls under a firm-fixed price contract as per FAR guidelines, focusing on the unique requirements for proprietary software essential for veteran services. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements for consideration, although the Government retains discretion regarding competitive procurement decisions. This document serves as an official notice of the planned contract and seeks to comply with transparency requirements in federal contracting processes.
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