7A20--VISN 8 BNE PAR Ex WBIMS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is issuing a Request for Information due July 16, 2026, to identify qualified vendors for a Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS) to be installed at seven VA Medical Centers across Florida and Puerto Rico within VISN 8 Sunshine Network. No set-aside applies.

The system must be deployed at Bay Pines, Orlando, Caribbean, James A. Haley, Miami, West Palm Beach, and North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare Systems. Installation includes bins, scales, hardware, software, training, labor, and all accessories, with the contractor bearing travel costs as part of firm fixed price. Installation must commence within 45 business days of the Technical Kickoff Meeting.

The WBIMS must interface with VA's Generic Inventory Package in IFCAP, feature wall-mounted bins connected to the VA network (no wireless), comply with VA Technology Reference Model approval, and generate real-time inventory tracking with automatic distribution triggers based on Periodic Automatic Replacement levels. All contractor personnel performing installation and setup require background checks completed within one year of award and VA PIV sponsorship. The system must meet Section 508 accessibility standards, VA Critical Security Controls (effective July 1, 2025), IPv6 support, Trusted Internet Connection standards, and comprehensive information security and privacy requirements including data breach notification with liquidated damages at $37.50 per affected individual.

Performance of performance runs 12 months from award with two optional 12-month extension periods at government discretion. The contractor shall provide 24/7/365 support, daily remote monitoring with at least four check-ins per 24 hours, and monthly progress reporting.

Vendors must submit responses electronically to christopher.franzese@va.gov and jason.king6@va.gov with company information, a technical approach summary not exceeding five pages, and any alternative solution proposals with detailed technical architecture. File size is limited to 5 MB. PSC 7A20; NAICS 541512.