# Harm Reduction Vending Machine Software and Maintenance

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26125q0586

- Solicitation number: 36C26125Q0586
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Vendnovation LLC
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261)
- NAICS: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Product or service code: 3550 Vending and Coin Operated Machines
- Place of performance: San Francisco, California
- County: San Francisco County (FIPS 06075). https://abierto.us/counties/san-francisco-county-ca-06075
- City: San Francisco. https://abierto.us/cities/san-francisco-ca-0667000
- First posted: June 10, 2025
- Last posted: June 10, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/255ac77fdb0f412686f64f65f6cc746c/view

## Description

This is a notice of intent to sole source a contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source being available to meet the Government’s need. The contract is estimated for final completion by 07/31/2030. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services with a small business size standard of $34 million. The FSC/PSC is 3550 – Vending and Coin Operated Machines.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and base plus four option year contract, firm fixed price contract for Harm Reduction Vending Machine Software and Preventative Maintenance to VENDNOVATION LLC, 15335 NE 95TH ST, REDMOND, WA 98052-2517. There are no other sources that will satisfy agency requirements for the necessary items and services. Continued software and maintenance services for this requirement apply to existing machines owned by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Per the software manufacturer, this software is proprietary, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance is required to keep warranties valid on the devices. While the software is distributed by others in specific geographical areas, only VendNovation, the small business OEM for the vending machines, is able to provide the necessary continuation of software and services to meet this requirement.

Any responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote for the above listed items and describe and/or submit documentation to support your capabilities. The response will be considered by the agency. If you are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you must submit an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM and/or proof from the OEM that equipment can be serviced and maintained without voiding current warranties.

Responses should be submitted to Leah Smith at leah.smith@va.gov no later than Wednesday, June 18th, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time to be considered. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government.

Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Vendnovation LLC (UEI K38GC7L9T768)
- Contract: 36C26125P1167, purchase order
- Obligated: $60,900.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C26125Q0586 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C261 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26125P1167_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 10, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 255ac77fdb0f412686f64f65f6cc746c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/255ac77fdb0f412686f64f65f6cc746c/view

## Points of contact

- Leah Smith, leah.smith@va.gov

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