JA_36C255-25-AP-0464_NUANCE PS_VISN15_BF_Redacted.pdf
PDF 126 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25525Q0412
About this file
This document is a Single Source Justification for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The procurement is for full software and hardware maintenance coverage of the Nuance PowerScribe system across VISN 15 Facilities, involving two centralized servers located at Saint Louis and Kansas City VAMCs. The maintenance contract includes hardware coverage for servers and microphones, software coverage for data integration and applications, and clinical guidance services, with all incidentals necessary to restore equipment to operation.
The justification emphasizes the unique proprietary nature of the Nuance PowerScribe equipment, which allows radiologists to dictate image interpretations directly into notes. Due to FDA regulations, maintenance can only be performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized provider. The contract is being processed through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 in Leavenworth, KS, with a Purchase Request Number of 491-25-2-1026-0004, and is effective as of 11/15/2024. The total acquisition is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25525Q0412.docx | DOCX document |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C255-25-AP-0464
1. Contracting Activity:
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66408 in support with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 15 Facilities, in support of all VISN 15 Facilities.
Purchase Request Number: 491-25-2-1026-0004
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
The contractor shall provide full software and hardware maintenance coverage for VISN 15’s Nuance PowerScribe install base. There are two centralized servers at Saint Louis VAMC and Kansas City VAMC. All facilities utilize the software and microphones. This contract should include hardware coverage for servers and microphones, software coverage for data integration, database and applications servers, and services including clinical guidance. All incidentals necessary to provide the maintenance, restore equipment to operation must be included.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The Nuance PowerScribe is a highly specialized proprietary equipment that allows Radiologists to dictate their interpretation of images and input the dictation into a note. This is required to ensure that the software is updated and maintained. In addition, it continuously provides training to new Radiology PACS administrators.
Due to FDA regulations, this maintenance can only be performed by the OEM or the
OEMs authorization that is required to provide this service and support for the Nuance PowerScribe install base.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .