New: VISN 5 AudioCARE PREFILL, TM PREFILL, ACS-TM-BASE Software Maintenance and License Renewal (VA-25-00032662)

To Whom It May Concern: This order was issued under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The correct authority is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(b)(1) for a brand-name only Limited-Sources Justification.

FAR 6.302-1(c) is used here solely because the system does not include a FAR 8.4 selection. In accordance with (IAW)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is posting the approved Limited-Sources Justification for the acquisition of AudioCARE PREFILL Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Support under the GSA MAS. This procurement is required to support Veterans Integrated Service Networks 5 VA Capitol Health Care Network Pharmacy, and the brand-name requirement assures compatibility with existing VA infrastructure already in place across VA systems.

Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics, Technology Acquisition Center, 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Contracting Officer:

Peter T. Lewandowski / Peter.Lewandowski@va.gov Contract Number:

47QTCA22D00CM Order Number:

36C10B25F0138 Contractor: PAYTON MERGER SUB II LLC dba AUDIOCARE, AN ARTERA COMPANY Contract Duration: Base Award date through May 31, 2026;

Ultimate Completion:

May 31, 2030 Contract Type:

Firm-Fixed-Price Order Value of Award: $1,054,466.08 (inclusive of base and all options) This justification has been approved IAW

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized and is publicly posted in compliance with FAR 5.301 and FAR 8.405-6(a)(2).

Attachment: The full approved Limited-Sources Justification is provided with this notice.