7A20--Notice of Intent to Sole Source VISN 1 2 4 5 Data Innovations BPA

Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Data Innovations, Inc (DUNS: 964900463) for a BPA under their GSA contract # GS-35F-389DA. The purpose for this BPA is to provide an efficient procurement vehicle for upgrading existing middleware for interfacing clinical laboratory systems (Data Innovations) for medical centers within Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 1, 2, 4 and 5. The BPA will be a base and 4 options. The Data Innovations systems interface with VistA/ Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for the ordering and subsequent reporting of patient lab data. This system is a communication hub that monitors, and routes messages based on user-specified criteria. VISNs 1, 2, 4 and 5 are requesting a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for middleware system hardware and software to upgrade current systems at multiple locations throughout each VISN. The NAICS code for this contract action is 511210, Software Publishers (SBA Size Standard: $38.5 million annual revenue). The Product Service Code for this action is 7A20, ADP Software. The required software upgrade is unique to the facilities existing software deployment for management of lab instrumentation. The upgrade can only be comprised of Data Innovations brand Instrument Manager licenses and updates, due to proprietary software code. The Department of Veterans Affairs believes that awarding the proposed contract to another source would result in unacceptable delays in meeting this legal obligation, as well as substantial additional costs to the government, as the new source gradually developed the skills needed to meet Department of Veterans Affairs' requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT 14 May, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C24521Q0409 Notice of Intent. If after 14 May, 2021, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Dept of VA shall negotiate solely with Data Innovations. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Anna Fitzgerald by email at [email protected]. The capability documentation should include general information and specific technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing service support for the Data Innovations Instrument Management system.