Database Recovery Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Clinisys Inc for a one-time contract to provide annual database recovery and a change to Horizon Reports to accommodate all possible testing scenarios.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than July 26th, 2024, at 17:00 CT. 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, Notice of Intent. If after July 26th, 2024, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Clinisys Inc. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown, who can be reached at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov.