J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source VitelNet IS Importer Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 21 intends to award a sole-source contract to Vitelnet for IS Importer maintenance services, crucial for ensuring timely medical care for veterans. The procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 541519 for computer-related services, with a small business size standard of $30 million. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price award structured with a one-year base period and four potential one-year option periods, to be performed at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capability to provide equivalent services by submitting responses to Contract Specialist Bruce Lundvall via email by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST. The VA will evaluate responses based on clear and convincing evidence of the respondent's ability to provide services by the required date, though the final determination to compete remains solely at the government's discretion.

This sole-source procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside designation and is being awarded directly to Vitelnet under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. While specific contract value details are not disclosed, the contract falls under Product Service Code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The procurement is classified as a pre-solicitation notice, and notably, no formal solicitation will be posted. The continued operation of the system is emphasized as vital to veteran medical care, suggesting critical importance of the services being procured. The contract's structure allows for potential extensions through four additional one-year option periods, providing potential long-term stability for the selected vendor.