7A20 - Inventory Management System for the All-Hazards Emergency Cache Program
ID: 36C26125Q0318Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for an advanced Inventory Management System (IMS) to enhance the All-Hazards Emergency Cache (AHEC) Program. The IMS will facilitate real-time inventory tracking, lifecycle management, and integration with existing VA applications, addressing deficiencies in emergency preparedness and ensuring optimal operations and pandemic readiness. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-aside with a total award amount of $34 million, and the contract performance is expected to span three years. Interested contractors must submit their proposals electronically by April 14, 2025, and can contact Derek L. Brown at Derek.Brown7@va.gov or 650-849-1904 for further information.

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Apr 1, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicited by the Department of Veterans Affairs for an advanced Inventory Management System (IMS) aimed at improving the All-Hazards Emergency Cache (AHEC) Program. The acquisition is set as a 100% Small Business Set-aside, with a total award amount of $34 million and contract performance spanning three years. The IMS must facilitate real-time inventory tracking, lifecycle management, and integration with existing VA applications, thereby addressing previously identified deficiencies in emergency preparedness. Key features required include: comprehensive product lifecycle tracking, advanced reporting capabilities, enhanced user experience through intuitive interfaces, and compliance with Office of Inspector General recommendations for inventory management. Contractors must submit their proposals electronically by April 14, 2025, and adhere to specific regulations concerning government contracts, including payment terms and data security protocols. The RFP highlights the government's commitment to ensuring operational readiness in emergency situations through effective inventory management and streamlined procurement processes.
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