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70--618-13-2-020-0301 - PowerScribe 360 Upgrade

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The Saint Cloud, Minnesota-based VISN 23 Network Contracting Office plans to award a firm fixed price contract directly to EC America, Inc., located in McLean, Virginia, for upgrading the Nuance PowerScribe Speech Recognition System from version 5.0 to version 360. This sole source procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that EC America is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements, eliminating the need for competitive bidding. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 334614, which covers software publishing. The purpose of the acquisition is to secure both software and hardware upgrades essential for the VISN 23 system enhancement. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, the government is inviting responses or information solely to assess whether future competitive procurement might be necessary. Responses were to be submitted by August 23, 2013, with no telephone inquiries allowed. Communication was directed to the Network 23 Contracting Office or the designated contracting officer via email, emphasizing that any decision to forego competition lies entirely with the government.

General Info

VISN 23 awards sole source fixed-price contract to EC America for Nuance upgrades.

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NAICS

334614 - Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing

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PostedAug 20

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Full Description

VISN 23 Network 23 Contracting Office, Saint Cloud, Minnesota intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to EC America, Inc.; 8444 Westpark Drive, Suite 200; McLean, VA, 22102. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1-only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334614. The NCO intends to procure software and hardware to upgrade from v5.0 to v360 of the Nuance PowerScribe Speech Recognition System for VISN 23 from EC America, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all submissions received by 3:00 PM Central Time on Friday, August 23, 2013. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO23),4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 or via email to the Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov.

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