7H20--Intent to Sole Source: Maintenance and Support for Data Innovations Instrument Manager
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24525Q0318
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- 7H20 It And Telecom - Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
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- Ethan Mauzy ethan.mauzy@va.gov (410) 642-2411
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract for upgrading the Data Innovations software platform at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The procurement is specifically for upgrading the Instrument Manager software from version 8.x to version 9.x within the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS). The VA has determined that Data Innovations is the only organization capable of developing connectivity interface drivers, licensing, providing technical support, and performing implementation services for their Instrument Manager Software Applications. The contract will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1 sole source authority as a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation number for this opportunity is 36C24525Q0318.
The primary objective of this procurement is to comprehensively upgrade the existing software platform, including all necessary labor and software licenses. The contract will have a one-year base period, with an anticipated performance timeline from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Contractors should note the response deadline is February 23, 2025, and all inquiries should be directed to Ethan Mauzy at Ethan.Mauzy@va.gov. The VA plans to evaluate pricing by comparing it to similar existing database access contracts to ensure fair and reasonable costs. Due to the unique nature of the software and its requirements, there are no alternative resellers authorized to provide installation, technical support, or maintenance services for this specific Instrument Manager software. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC code 7H20 (IT Platform Products), and will be conducted as a non-set-aside acquisition.
Notice text
This intent to sole source announcement is posted in accordance with FAR 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions.
Background
The purpose of this requirement is to upgrade the Data Innovations software platform and system from version 8.x to version 9.x used within the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The procurement shall include all labor and software licenses required for this upgrade.
Objective
The Contractor shall provide the resources necessary to accomplish the tasks as described in the Statement of Work (SOW) (See attached copy of SOW).
Unique Qualifications
Per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Data Innovations is the only organization that is able to both:
Develop Connectivity Interface Drivers to its Instrument Manager Software Applications, and;
License, Provide Technical Support and Maintenance Services (including immediate access to new updates) and Perform Driver Related implementation and Consulting Services for both the Developed Driver and Instrument Manager.
At this time , there are no resellers of Instrument Manager software authorized/approved to provide installation services and technical support and maintenance services, regardless of business size and/or socio-economic standard.
Award information
Solicitation No. 36C24525Q0318 will be presented to the contractor in accordance with the sole source authority at FAR 6.302-1 as a firm fixed-price contract. The Government anticipates the solicitation response and Independent Cost Estimate to be comparable with similar database access contracts, Contract No. 36C24424N1088 and Contract No. 36C24524P0570 to justify fair and reasonable pricing. The period of performance shall be for one base year. The anticipated Period of Performance reads as follows:
Base Period (Est. Award date): 04/01/2025 03/31/2025
If anyone requests additional information please contact: Ethan Mauzy Ethan.Mauzy@va.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P09_Statement of Work DI v9 Upgrade.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24525Q0318.docx | DOCX document |
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