DA10--Intent to Sole Source Nuance Powerscribe ONE 2019 Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for the Nuance Powerscribe ONE 2019 Reporting System upgrade. The procurement is being conducted under 10 U.S.C 2304(C)(1) and FAR guidelines, indicating the government's determination that only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and will support the VA Medical Center located in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. This notice is published in accordance with FAR Part 5.101(a)(2) to inform the public of the government's intent to proceed with a sole-source award. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0143, and the product service code is DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service).

Interested parties have until January 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time to submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals but rather a formal notification of the government's sole-source procurement intent, with the final decision to compete remaining solely within the government's discretion. Any potential contractor must demonstrate capability and provide evidence that alternative sources or competitive bidding would benefit the government. While this procurement is structured as a sole-source award, eligible vendors may respond to challenge the determination and propose competitive alternatives. All inquiries and responses should be directed to Contracting Specialist Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal at glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov.