J069--Intent to Sole Source-SIM Center Audio Visual Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract option for SimCapture maintenance and service agreement and associated software updates for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. SimCapture is the audiovisual recording and learning management system embedded in the VAPHS Simulation Center. The objective of this notice is to exercise the firm fixed price sole source contract option with B-Line Medical, 1300 19th St NW Ste 100, Washington, DC 20036, DUNS 780458852. The sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b), and this posting is made in accordance with FAR part 5, FAR 17.207 (c)(4), and FAR 17.207(f). The original intent to sole source was never synopsized and therefore this posting covers the upcoming option period and any future option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210, software publishers. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $41.5 Million. The PSC code is J069, Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Training Aids and Devices. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors that can meet this requirement, should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 9/1/2021 by 9:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, Duns Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer. E-mail: [email protected]. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract option based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.