7A20--Lab Analyzer Maint & Support - VISN 23
ID: 36C26325Q0431Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d90a72277b748bfa12a53f1a9ef8243/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Data Innovations, LLC for laboratory analyzer maintenance and support services under solicitation number 36C26325Q0431. This procurement is necessitated by the proprietary nature of Data Innovations' software, specifically the VISTA interface and middleware support, which is uniquely tailored to the VA's current laboratory systems. The services provided are critical for maintaining essential laboratory capabilities within the VA Healthcare System, ensuring quality care for veterans. Interested vendors may submit their capability statements to Marie Weathers at marie.weathers@va.gov by February 7, 2025, for consideration, although the government retains discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie WeathersContract Specalist
    (605) 347-2511
    marie.weathers@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Data Innovations, LLC, for laboratory analyzer maintenance and support services under solicitation number 36C26325Q0431. This decision is based on the proprietary nature of Data Innovations' software, specifically the VISTA interface and middleware support, which is unique to their products and currently utilized by the VA. The contract is being advertised as a presolicitation notice in accordance with federal acquisition regulations, clarifying that no other suppliers can meet the VA's unique requirements. Interested vendors may express their capability to fulfill the requirements by submitting documentation by February 7, 2025, but the government retains discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement process. The relevant NAICS code for this solicitation is 513210, and the product service code is 7A20, indicating the nature of the services requested. This notice outlines the VA's commitment to providing essential laboratory capabilities within its healthcare services for veterans while adhering to procurement regulations.
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