7A21--IT - endosoft view only software license

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of an Endosoft View Only software license. The notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24225Q0671, is specifically targeted at acquiring an IT-related software solution for an endoscopy imaging and data management system. The procurement is being handled by the VA Network Contracting Office at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, with Aleta Jennette serving as the contracting officer. The notice involves a brand name, sole source acquisition for Utech Products, Inc. dba Endosoft, LLC, which suggests a unique software requirement that cannot be met through competitive bidding. The solicitation falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and the IT and Telecom - Business Application Software Product Service Code (7A21).

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) demonstrating comparable capabilities by June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The government will evaluate any submitted responses and retain sole discretion to determine whether to compete the proposed contract. Interested parties must email detailed capabilities and pricing data directly to Aleta Jennette at aleta.jennette@va.gov. The contract includes a five-year software license and maintenance service for an endoscopy imaging system with specific technical features, including DICOM interface, record control, and cardiac catheterization motion picture recording capabilities. There are no specific set-asides for business categories, which means the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The primary objective is to secure a specialized software solution that meets the VA's specific technical requirements for medical imaging and data management. Contractors should carefully review the technical specifications and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities if they wish to challenge the sole source designation.