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Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 within the Department of Veterans Affairs issued a sole-source Special Notice on July 8, 2026, announcing its intent to award a contract to Unison Software, Inc. for CAST Budgeting Software and associated services to the Washington DC VA Medical Center, with competing proposals due by July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is restricted to Unison's existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract 47QTCA19D00EP (July 6, 2024 through July 5, 2029).

The requirement covers a web-based SaaS financial and budget planning system designed for VA accounting structures, including VA-aligned financial reporting tools, on-demand and annual training, and ongoing system support and updates. The base performance period runs September 10, 2026 through September 9, 2027, with four option periods extending through September 9, 2031. The contractor must demonstrate experience with VA legacy systems including IFCAP and VistA. Deliverables include a kickoff meeting within 10 days of award, quarterly performance reports within 7 days of quarter end, and annual reports within 7 days after fiscal year end.

Competing GSA Schedule contractors may submit proposals if they provide clear and convincing technical documentation demonstrating equivalency to all Government requirements and, if not the original manufacturer, a current authorization letter from the original manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor or reseller for the specified products and services. The contracting office is located in Perry Point, Maryland; Mark Smith (mark.smith25@va.gov) is the primary point of contact. This procurement does not use Recovery Act funds.