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This is a Special Notice announcing the VA's intent to sole source payroll processing services to Payright Payroll Services Inc. (468 Great Road, Action, MA) for the Bedford VA Medical Center's CWT (Compensated Work Therapy) program. Responses are due by December 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST.

The contract includes a base period from January 11, 2025, through January 10, 2030, with four option years. The scope requires processing 100-150 payroll checks weekly, including check sorting/packaging and deposit statements management. The contractor must use VA-approved Evolution software, maintain daily data backups, ensure veteran confidentiality, and provide support during normal business hours (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST). Technical requirements include 128-bit encryption, SSL protocols, and compliance with VA Directive 6500. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541214, and interested parties should submit capability statements to Ophelia.Wilson@va.gov to be considered for competition.