7H20--Data Innovations Base + 4 Contract (VA-26-00021652)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C10B26Q0277
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
513210 Software Publishers
Place of performance
VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas, Texas 75216, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is conducting market research for the procurement of Data Innovations Instrument Manager software licensing and maintenance services. This Sources Sought notice seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing annual license renewal, ongoing support, and maintenance for Data Innovations middleware systems that interface laboratory analyzers with the VA's Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture (VISTA) Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Key requirements include providing non-emergency telephone support from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, 24/7/365 emergency support, software patches and updates, customer web portal access, online knowledge base availability, and training in four curriculum areas. Support must be prioritized by severity levels ranging from Critical Priority (system downtime) to Medium Priority (low-impact questions). Prospective vendors must demonstrate their intent and ability to meet performance requirements by submitting comprehensive responses addressing the attached Product Description by March 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The evaluation will consider technical capability, proposed implementation approach, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with extensive federal security and privacy requirements including Section 508 accessibility standards, VA Technical Reference Model compliance, and Zero Trust security controls.

The procurement involves no set-aside designation and represents market research purposes only, with no authorization for payment of response costs or obligation to award a contract. The contract will cover two Data Innovations licenses: License #333354 (Production) and License #344751 (Test), encompassing 12 software components for the production environment and 7 components for the test environment. The contract period consists of a 12-month base period beginning July 1, 2026, with four optional 12-month renewal periods at the Government's discretion, allowing for potential five-year engagement. Services will be performed at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. Non-OEM contractors must provide an authorized distributor letter confirming their ability to provide the Data Innovations Instrument Manager brand as specified. The notice references contract specialist Emilio Ballentos as the point of contact and specifies NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7H20 (IT and Telecom - Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware).

Notice text

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Sources Sought

Data Innovations, Instrument Manager

TAC Number: VA-26-00021652

This Sources Sought notice is issued for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation, or a Request for Proposal. The Government has no obligation to acquire any products or services described herein. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used solely for market research purposes and will be treated as informational. Contractors will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this notice.

This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals nor does it grant authority to enter into negotiations or to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Interested parties are responsible for properly marking any proprietary, restricted, or competition-sensitive information contained in their responses.

The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this notice. Please note that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided. Therefore, responses should be as comprehensive and informative as possible.

Vendors are welcome to submit additional information not specifically requested in this notice if it provides value and insight to the Government. Please refrain from submitting general capability statements, marketing materials, or other non-specific information.

Your response must specifically address the capabilities described in the attached Product Description (PD) and must include the following information: **See attached Product Description for details**

Demonstrate your intent and ability to meet the performance requirements for this effort, where applicable.

In the initial paragraph of your submission, please provide at a minimum the following information:

Name of Company:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

UEI Number:

Existing Contractual Vehicles (e.g., GWAC, FSS, SEWP, or MAC):

Company Business Size and Status:

NAICS Code(s):

SDVOSB and VOSB must provide Proof of Certification.

Confirm your ability to provide the brand name Data Innovations, Instrument Manager as outlined in the PD. Non-OEM contractors must provide an authorized distributor letter.

Provide any technical comments and recommendations that could contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and a more efficient, cost-effective effort.

All questions related to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the Contract Specialist and Point of Contact no later than March 24, 2026, 3:00 PM DST.

Responses to this Sources Sought should be addressed to the Contract Specialist and Point of Contact, Emilio Ballentos, at Emilio.Ballentos@va.gov, no later than March 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM DST.

Files

File Type Posted
Product_Description_Data_Innovations.pdf PDF
36C10B26Q0277.docx DOCX document

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