# DSS VISTA CHEMOTHERAPY SOFTWARE

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25624q1490

- Solicitation number: 36C25624Q1490
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Product or service code: H399 Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Miscellaneous
- First posted: September 16, 2024
- Last posted: September 16, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65e4ecdf2b0e40f49d7e3f711194f8b4/view

## Description

This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), too Document Storage Systems, INC. DSS, located at 12575 US HWY 1 STE 200, Juno Beach, FL 33408. Services will be performed for one (1) 6-month base period from 10/25/2024 through 4/24/2024 plus one (1) 6-month option period from 4/25/25 to 10/24/25 under NAICS 541519. The vendor shall provide all labor, maintenance, and support necessary to ensure the VISTA Chemotherapy Manage Software functions at full capacity while in use at the facility (to include operating as intended by the manufacturer).

This action will result in a firm-fixed-price service contract. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; due to the unique characteristics needed for this service Document Storage Systems, INC. DSS is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Therefore, this service is typically procured through a Sole Source NAC Contract through VHA without competition under FAR 6.302-1.

**REQUIRED SERVICES:** The vendor shall provide all labor, maintenance, and support necessary to ensure the VISTA Chemotherapy Manage Software functions at full capacity while in use at the facility (to include operating as intended by the manufacturer). This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than 10/1/2024 at 8:00 AM CST, to marcus.sidney@va.gov .

When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C256-24-AP-5335, Notice of Intent in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Responding as an interested party under the www.beta.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities.

A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted.

If after October 1, 2024, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 16 shall negotiate solely with Document Storage Systems, INC. DSS. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement shall be based upon responses received and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition.

## Publications

- September 16, 2024: Special notice, due October 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 65e4ecdf2b0e40f49d7e3f711194f8b4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65e4ecdf2b0e40f49d7e3f711194f8b4/view

## Points of contact

- Marcus sidney, Contract Specialist, Marcus.Sidney@va.gov, 318-229-7535

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