J065--Hyland Acuo VNA Software & ModLink Services

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract, as authorized by FAR 13.106-1 Soliciting from a Single Source, to the following contractor, in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 23, 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250, Eagan, MN for Hyland Software, Inc. Acuo VNA Software and Modlink maintenance services. Alvarez, LLC 161 fort Evans Road NE, Suite 335 Leesburg, VA 20176 SAM UEI: Y928UVG75CT6 This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Alvarez, LLC for proprietary maintenance and repair support services for Hyland Software, Inc. Acuo VNA Software and Modlink systems currently being utilized by VA VISN 23. Market research revealed that Alvarez, LLC is the only authorized service provider for the Hyland Software, Inc. Acuo VNA Software and Modlink systems currently being utilized by VA VISN 23. Hyland Software, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Acuo VNA Software and Modlink systems, and Alvarez, LLC is the only authorized service provider of this equipment. Hyland Software, Inc. exclusively grants Alvarez, LLC the maintenance rights for this equipment. Thus, it is impossible for any unauthorized company to provide maintenance for this equipment. Any unauthorized entity providing this service would result in violation of these proprietary rights and voiding of any equipment warranties, as applicable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies). The VA understands that Alvarez, LLC is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. While this Intent to Sole Source Notice does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder, Hyland Software, Inc., that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized service provider, authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to John Breyer, Contract Specialist, at john.breyer@va.gov, by 10:00am Central Time on July 28, 2022. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government under authorities cited above.