D--VA Research support - (Platform Hosting & Telephony)

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, is soliciting and intends to award a Contract for in support of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. NAICS Code 511210, size standard $38.5 Million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 to negotiate on a sole source basis with TECH4RESEARCH LLC hosting platform to used in conjunction with SAAS software for research project. Sole source is due to the special capabilities required and the requirement of the provider to be in compliance with VA data security standards. 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 NLT 2:00 PM EST on 07/10/2019. No telephonic inquiries shall be accepted. All responses must be e-mailed to the contracting officer.