70--Carefusion software renewal

The VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Carefusion Corporation for the Atlas System. 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. The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, management, materials, training, equipment, supplies and any other resources necessary to provide Atlas computer software. CareFusion provides the Atlas system which is a licensed proprietary system with unique qualification such as an aggregated, risk-adjusted, statistical database that combines clinical and administrative data captured through automated systems and selective manual data collection and tracks patients through the continuum of care to monitor and optimize therapy practices. This commercial item is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable. This product will be utilized at the VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. Anticipated period of performance is for a total of 5 years. The contract will be for one base year and fourth one-year renewal options. Contract type is firm-fixed price. This procurement is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 as a commercial item. The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code 541511 and the size standard of 21 million apply. Contract award is subject to availability of funds. Any firm that believes it has a product that can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance. Information may be sent electronically to contact@example.gov by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, or by mail to: Contracting Officer, 260 E. University Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. Any responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government as to whether to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received by August 3, 2009, as specified in this notice to be considered. Electronic solicitation may be obtained at no cost from the following URL: www.fedbizopps.gov - the solicitation will be made available after August 3, 2009. Point of Contact - Contract Specialist Intern - Scott Smith, +1 (555) 000-0000. Email your questions to Scott Smith at contact@example.gov