7A20--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AudioPREFILL software application

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the small business manufacturer, Mumps Audiofax, Inc. DBA AudioCare Systems, located at 744 W. Lancaster Ave, STE 250, Wayne, PA, 19087:

ITEM #

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

QTY

UNIT OF ISSUE

0001

AudioPREFILL software application

1

EA

0002

TM-Prefill software application

1

EA

1001

Standard MSS For AudioPREFILL

1

EA

1002

Standard MSS For TM-PREFILL

1

EA

2001

Standard MSS For AudioPREFILL

1

EA

2002

Standard MSS For TM-PREFILL

1

EA

This is a Sole Source notification for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Base Plus 2 Option Years for AudioCARE s Software License, AudioPREFILL, that enables Eastern Colorado Healthcare System s Pharmacy Service to use automated Telephone and Text messaging functionality to send reminder notices regarding patient s prescriptions that need refill or renewal. AudioCARE Systems is the sole manufacturer and distributor of its products and services. All AudioCARE Systems and applications are proprietary, and several have been issued patents; therefore, no other company can provide these products or support for these products. Furthermore, because AudioCARE Systems retains ownership of each system and software license, ACS is responsible for licensing and supporting this equipment. No other party can provide license renewal or maintenance services on any of the AudioCARE equipment. Lynn Booth, VA Account Manager, AudioCARE Systems, confirmed via email on 02/03/2021 the above proprietary information, in addition to, current services provided by National and local contracts.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 511210 and the Business Size Standard is $41.5M.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 12:00PM Mountain Standard Time, Friday, February 26th, 2021. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to lindsey.zwaagstra@va.gov.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.