7A21--Computrition Software Licenses

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source Computrition Software Licenses for VA Connecticut. The procurement involves software licenses and maintenance support specifically for Nutrition and Food Services operations. The solicitation is identified as 36C24125Q0835 under product service code 7A21 and NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The contract period of performance will run from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2028. This is currently structured as a non-competitive procurement with the intent to award to Computrition Inc. unless other qualified sources emerge.

The purpose of this software procurement is to support patient food management systems that ensure high-quality meals meeting specific dietary requirements, improve customer service, guarantee patient safety, comply with diet orders, and enable effective cost analysis and production planning. Potential vendors must submit written capabilities and specifications to Contracting Specialist Chadwin Walker by 11:00 AM on September 9th, with formal responses due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on September 11, 2025. While this is not a competitive quote request, the VA will evaluate all responses to determine if a competitive procurement would be more advantageous. Companies interested in participating must demonstrate they can provide equivalent or superior software solutions for nutrition and food service management in the healthcare environment. If no qualified alternative sources respond affirmatively, the contract will proceed as a sole source award to the incumbent provider.