J065--Invivo DynaCAD / UroNAV Maint Software Base 4: POP: 03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026
ID: 36C26325Q0266Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Philips Healthcare for the maintenance software of Invivo DynaCAD and UroNAV, effective from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This procurement is necessary due to the proprietary nature of the software, which is essential for providing security services to veterans within the VA Healthcare System and must integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Interested vendors may submit their capabilities to Marie Weathers at marie.weathers@va.gov by December 18, 2024, although the VA recognizes Philips as the only vendor capable of fulfilling these requirements. The contract will be executed at the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23) located in Eagan, Minnesota.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specalist
    605-347-2511 x16673
    marie.weathers@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Philips Healthcare for the Invivo DynaCAD and UroNAV maintenance software, effective from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This solicitation (36C26325Q0266) is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), noting that only Philips can fulfill this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the software they provide. The software is integral to the services for veterans within the VA Healthcare System and must integrate with existing systems. Interested vendors may submit their capabilities by December 18, 2024, to Marie Weathers at the VA. Though the government recognizes Philips as the only vendor capable of delivering these services, it remains open to understanding if other suppliers can meet the requirements. The contract will take place at the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23) based in Eagan, Minnesota. The notice serves to disseminate information regarding this proposed contract action, following federal regulations on procurement notifications.
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