J--Avatar Software Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10), in accordance with FAR 13 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., 35301 SE Center Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 for a base plus four (4) option year contract to provide Avatar Software Support & Maintenance Services for the Avatar System located at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The NAICS Code that applies to this procurement is 511210; the small business size standard is $38.5 Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, solicitations, or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00pm on September, 02, 2016. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to [email protected].