K065--ScriptPro Firewall Management Endpoint Security Management

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to ScriptoPro USA Inc. Per FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) VA requires software maintenance and software support for an on-site upgrade for the ScriptPro Windows operating system and SQL database. The upgrade shall include the Windows 2019 Operating System and SQL 2019 Database Upgrade for the SP Central Retail Store, Expanded, or Enterprise Server (includes both primary and secondary servers). ScriptPro will have a period of performance of 120 days from contract award to complete the installation at Coatesville VA Medical Center. All work will be performed at the VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320 on the ScriptPro system located in the Pharmacy, Building 2. This critical component is that the contractor provides an on-site upgrade for the ScriptPro Windows operating system and SQL database. This shall include configuration, factory testing, shipping and handling, remote installation support, on-site installation support, and on-site calibration and testing. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work and licensed by Scriptpro. Capability information is required by 12:00 Noon EST, March 30, 2023 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Cassandra.McDuffey@va.gov and Angelamarie.scott@va.gov . Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.