DA10--405-26-2-4810-0033: 405-26-100 SimpleK Software Procurement (VA-26-00034104)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, seeks a one-time purchase of SimpleK Enterprise Edition key management software for the White River Junction VA Medical Center, with quotes due June 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT. This procurement is set aside as a Total Small Business set-aside and is a brand-name, single-source requirement from OEM ASSA ABLOY.

Place of performance is 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05009. Quoters must be verified small businesses registered in SAM and on the SBA DSBS website and must be OEM-authorized SimpleK distributors or resellers. The requirement specifies SimpleK Model 5.4.x.x at the VA Technical Reference Model approved level, supporting a minimum of five concurrent users. The scope includes a one-year Updates & Support Plan covering software updates and technical support via virtual, phone, and email; Mobile Applications, Web Interface, Space & Rooms, and Item Tracking add-on modules; and twelve hours of white-glove remote implementation services. Market research confirmed no equivalent TRM-approved alternatives exist that meet the VA's operational and compliance requirements without additional costs or infrastructure disruption. SimpleK's distinguishing capabilities include integrated workflow automation, automated due-date tracking, built-in audit trails, and visual mapping features for key-door relationships. The NAICS code is 513210, Software Publishers, and PSC is DA10. Award will be made to the responsible small business distributor or reseller offering the lowest evaluated price. Quotes must include the solicitation number, quoter contact information, technical description, line-item pricing, completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and acceptance of all terms or specific exceptions with rationale. Quotes are held firm for thirty calendar days from submission date. The contracting officer is Carlos Ortiz (carlos.ortiz3@va.gov); quotes should be submitted to his email with copy to Deidra Thomas (deidra.thomas@va.gov). FOB Destination applies.