R612--subscription software contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Network Contracting Office is seeking a small business to provide Volpara Patient Hub and Volpara Risk software for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation (36C25625Q0985) focuses on implementing mammography software and supporting infrastructure to improve women's imaging services. The contract will be awarded using FAR 13.106 Comparative Analysis Evaluation, with key considerations including technical capability, past performance, and pricing. All questions must be submitted by June 11, 2025, and quote submissions are due by June 18, 2025 at 12pm CT. Evaluation factors will emphasize service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business participation, with a particular focus on the software's ability to provide customizable patient tracking, risk calculations, and seamless system integration.

The solicitation is a small business set-aside contract structured as a 12-month base contract with four additional 12-month option periods. The estimated contract value is approximately $47 million, with labor rates determined by the Caddo Parish, Louisiana wage determination. The software procurement requires comprehensive capabilities including staff and administrator licenses, interface capabilities, and both on-site and remote training options. Performance will be measured through a detailed past performance questionnaire that evaluates quality of service, timeliness, business relations, and management of key personnel. The contract is specifically categorized under NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC R612 (Support-Administrative: Information Retrieval), targeting software solutions for the Veterans Health Administration's Veterans Integrated Service Network 16.