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This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to sole source contract 36C24525Q0318 for upgrading Data Innovations software from version 8.x to version 9.x at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center's Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The requirement includes labor and software licenses for the upgrade, with Data Innovations identified as the only organization capable of developing connectivity interface drivers and providing technical support services for their Instrument Manager Software Applications.

The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR 6.302-1 sole source authority, with a one-year base period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Pricing will be evaluated against similar database access contracts (36C24424N1088 and 36C24524P0570). Responses are due by February 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. The contracting point of contact is Ethan Mauzy at the VA Network Contracting Office 05 in Perry Point, MD. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541519 and PSC 7H20.

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Special Notice Special Notice

SUBJECT*
Intent to Sole Source: Maintenance and Support for Data Innovations Instrument Manager

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
21902
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24525Q0318
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
02-23-2025 08:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
7H20
NAICS CODE*
541519
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 05 Contracting Officer - Ethan Mauzy P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Ethan Mauzy Ethan.Mauzy@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov/martinsburg-health-care/
URL DESCRIPTION
Martinsburg VA Medical Center

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This intent to sole source announcement is posted in accordance with FAR 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions.

Background – The purpose of this requirement is to upgrade the Data Innovations software platform and system from version 8.x to version 9.x used within the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The procurement shall include all labor and software licenses required for this upgrade.

Objective – The Contractor shall provide the resources necessary to accomplish the tasks as described in the Statement of Work (SOW) (See attached copy of SOW).

Unique Qualifications – Per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Data Innovations is the only organization that is able to both:

i.) Develop Connectivity Interface Drivers to its Instrument Manager Software Applications, and;

ii.) License, Provide Technical Support and Maintenance Services (including immediate access to new updates) and Perform Driver Related implementation and Consulting Services for both the Developed Driver and Instrument Manager.

At this time , there are no resellers of Instrument Manager software authorized/approved to provide installation services and technical support and maintenance services, regardless of business size and/or socio-economic standard.

Award information – Solicitation No. 36C24525Q0318 will be presented to the contractor in accordance with the sole source authority at FAR 6.302-1 as a firm fixed-price contract. The Government anticipates the solicitation response and Independent Cost Estimate to be comparable with similar database access contracts, Contract No. 36C24424N1088 and Contract No. 36C24524P0570 to justify fair and reasonable pricing. The period of performance shall be for one base year. The anticipated Period of Performance reads as follows:

• Base Period (Est. Award date): 04/01/2025 – 03/31/2025 If anyone requests additional information please contact: Ethan Mauzy – Ethan.Mauzy@va.gov.

See attached document: P09_Statement of Work DI v9 Upgrade.

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