AJ11--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Mikrolar simVITRO software licenses and maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a commercial purchase order for Mikrolar simVITRO software licenses and maintenance. The VA Medical Center in Seattle plans to award a firm-fixed price contract to The Cleveland Clinic Foundation for software license renewal and maintenance services. The contract will cover 9 linear actuators, 9 drives, and a control cabinet currently installed at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The procurement will include a base year with one option year, with an estimated performance period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The VA intends to proceed with sole source procurement under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.303-2 and FAR 13.501.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intent to sole source this requirement while providing an opportunity for other firms to demonstrate their capabilities. Although this is not a competitive procurement and no formal solicitation will be issued, any firm believing it can meet the requirements may submit written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days of the synopsis publication date. Responses must be submitted by July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM MST, and must include supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received. The procurement falls under NAICS code 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and is classified under PSC code AJ11 for General Science and Technology R&D Services. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.