J065--Intend to Sole Source ProVation PAC System Renewal Service

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101(a)(2) requiring the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304 (C)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.301-1(c), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and brand-name descriptions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers located at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330 have a requirement for ProVation PACS System Software Support and Maintenance.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract.

A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Governments intent to award on a sole source basis.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.

Please contact Manasés Cabrera, Contracting Specialist with the responses or questions regarding this requirement at manases.cabrera@va.gov. No telephone calls please.

This notice will close on October 31th, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT

Contractor shall provide technical and operational support for the ProVation PACS system. The service shall include service and support of: GIQUIC, GI, MultiCare Giver, Pulmonary and other software support, as outlined in the Scope of Work.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The equipment is located at the VA Maine Health Care System, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.

1.2 POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): N/A

Contracting Specialist: Manases Cabrera

Invoice and Payment Processing Official: N/A

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Manufacturer: ProVation

Models // List: ProVation Software

Item Description

ProVation MD for GI Maintenance

ProVation MD for Pulmonary Maintenance

ProVation MultiCare Giver Maintenance

Query Tool for GIQuIC Maintenance

Annual Oracle Support Fee