J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source VitelNet IS Importer Services
ID: 36C26125Q0345Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a5afcc86cb07483d984e5bd16804c062/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to VitelNet for IS Importer Services, which are critical for ensuring timely medical care to veterans. This procurement, categorized under NAICS code 541519, aims to maintain the uninterrupted functioning of essential systems, with a contract structure that includes a one-year base period and four optional renewal years. The announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for proposals, allowing interested entities to express their capability to provide similar services by the deadline of March 7, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Bruce Lundvall at bruce.lundvall@va.gov or by phone at 916-923-4549.

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    Bruce LundvallContract Specialist
    (916) 923-4549
    bruce.lundvall@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to VitelNet for IS Importer Services, emphasizing the critical nature of these services for timely medical care to veterans. The contract will include a one-year base period with four optional renewal years and is designated under solicitation number 36C26125Q0345. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541519 and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The intent is to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential systems, with the notification compliant with FAR requirements for contracting actions. This announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for proposals; interested entities may express their capability to provide similar services by the deadline of March 7, 2025. The government retains the right to make the final decision on whether to proceed with competition.
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