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SOLE SOURCE NOTICE

Sole Source / Authorized Distributor Requirement The Government intends to award this requirement on a sole‑source basis to Unison Software, Inc. under Unison’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract 47QTCA19D00EP (contract period July 6, 2024 through July 5, 2029), as the only known source under this vehicle capable of providing the required Unison 4Cast Software Subscription and associated support services to meet VA budgeting and financial planning requirements.Unison-Quote-4Cast-Software-Subscription-DC-05-08-2026.pdf+1 If any other GSA Schedule contractor believes it can provide the same Unison 4Cast solution or an equivalent solution that fully meets all Government requirements (including compatibility with VA’s budgeting processes and accounting structure), it must submit, with its response:

· Clear and convincing technical documentation demonstrating that its solution is fully compatible with all stated Government requirements; and

· If the contractor is not the original manufacturer, a current letter from the original manufacturer on manufacturer letterhead explicitly stating that the contractor is an authorized distributor/reseller for the specific products/services covered by this requirement.

This manufacturer authorization letter is mandatory when the responding contractor is not the original manufacturer. Any inquiry, quote, or offer submitted without a valid manufacturer authorization letter and sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate equivalency will not be considered and may be rejected without further review.

Statement of Work

Statement of Work (SOW) Washington DC VA Medical Center (DC VAMC) Budget Planning and Financial Management Software

A. BACKGROUND

The Washington DC VA Medical Center (DC VAMC) must continue strengthening its financial stewardship, operational planning, and budget execution capabilities to meet increasing demands on healthcare delivery, aging infrastructure, and changing mission priorities. Current financial systems are limited in their ability to provide detailed, integrated analysis across cost centers, services, and operational requirements.

To support improved financial performance and alignment with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requirements, DC VAMC requires a budget and financial planning Software‑as‑a‑Service (SAAS) solution designed specifically for VA accounting structures and compatible with legacy systems such as IFCAP and VistA.

B. PURPOSE

1. A web-based budget planning software tool designed for VA budgeting with VA’s accounting structure built in.

2. A budget system supporting service-level planning, execution monitoring, and variance reporting.

3. Financial modules enabling analysis of budget and payroll data across service, department, and T&L units.

4. On demand training access for DC VAMC personnel.

C. SCOPE

This SOW applies exclusively to the Washington DC VA Medical Center:

Washington DC VA Medical Center 50 Irving Street NW Washington, DC 20422

D. OBJECTIVE / SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

The primary objective is to strengthen DC VAMC’s annual budget formulation process, enhance real-time monitoring of execution, and sustain long‑term financial planning capabilities.

· Base Period (Period of Performance: September 10, 2026 to September 09, 2027)

· Option Period 1 (Period of Performance: September 10, 2027 to September 09, 2028)

· Option Period 2 (Period of Performance: September 10, 2028 to September 09, 2029)

· Option Period 3 (Period of Performance: September 10, 2029 to September 09, 2030)

· Option Period 4 (Period of Performance: September 10, 2030 to September 09, 2031)

Core Services:

• Web-based SAAS financial and budget planning system

• VA aligned financial reporting tools

• On demand and annual training

• Ongoing system support and updates

E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Quarterly Reports:

- Budget execution status

- Software performance updates

- System downtime notifications

- Summary of ongoing tasks

Annual Reports:

- Summary of uptime/downtime

- Software update history

- Training hours delivered

Final Report:

- Summary of completed tasks

- Progress of ongoing activities

- Identification of outstanding issues

F. CONSTRAINTS

The contractor must have experience working with VA legacy systems including IFCAP and VistA.

G. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

TASK 1 — SaaS IMPLEMENTATION AND REPORTING

- Conduct kickoff meeting

- Assist with system implementation

- Provide quarterly performance reports

Deliverables:

Kickoff Meeting — 1 — Within 10 days of award Quarterly Reports — 4 — Within 7 days of quarter end Annual Report — 1 — Within 7 days after fiscal year end