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70--Zeiss FORUM Software for the Columbus Ohio VA Ambulatory Care Center - Optometry Department

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The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to enter into a sole source contract with Carl Zeiss Meditec to acquire Zeiss FORUM Software and its associated licenses and modules, including FORUM Archive and Viewer packages, Forwarding Licenses, Glaucoma Workplace Licenses, various Dicom Interface Licenses, HL7 Interfaces, Dicom Gateway, and Cirrus Review Software. This software is essential for the VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, as it enables the compilation and analysis of raw data from thirteen existing Zeiss instruments, a capability not supported by the current software that only allows single-machine analysis. Additionally, FORUM will provide the ability to back up data from these devices, an important function currently lacking. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302 for only one responsible source, as Carl Zeiss Meditec is believed to be the sole provider meeting the agency's technical requirements. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 339113. Although the notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, firms that believe they can meet these requirements may submit a written notification with supporting evidence within ten calendar days from the notice's publication. The VA retains the discretion to evaluate any responses and decide whether to proceed with competition or continue with the sole source negotiation. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed exclusively with Carl Zeiss Meditec. The contracting officer for this procurement is Gina P. Crank.

General Info

VA sole source contract with Carl Zeiss Meditec for integrated FORUM data analysis software.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedAug 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

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OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Carl Zeiss Meditec to purchase Zeiss FORUM Software to include FORUM Archive and Viewer packages, Forwarding Licenses, Viewer Licenses, Glaucoma Workplace Licenses, Directional Dicom Interface Licenses, Port Instrument Connections, BI-Directional Dicom Interface License, HL7 Interfaces, Dicom Gateway, HFA II-I V 5.0 Netpro W/Dicom and Cirrus Review Software. The Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center Columbus (VAACC) is seeking to compile and analyze raw data across multiple existing Zeiss instruments. The Zeiss FORUM software is the only software that allows for this analysis. The VA Columbus currently has thirteen (13) Zeiss instruments that could be analyzed together with this software only. The current software only allows analysis on a single machine at one time. FORUM will also allow for the back-up of data from these 13 machines, which we currently have no ability to back-up. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339113. The Government believes that Carl Zeiss Meditec is the only provider that can satisfy the agency requirements. Therefore, the Government intends to proceed with a sole source for the required Zeiss FORUM Software. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302 - only one responsible source and no other vendor will satisfy agency requirements. To the best of our knowledge, Carl Zeiss Meditec is the only source that provides the above indicated services/supplies. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer, VA Ambulatory Care Center, 420 N. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219-1834 or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses received will be evaluated however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the VA Ambulatory Care Center Columbus will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Carl Zeiss Meditec. The Contracting Officer is Gina P. Crank @ +1 (555) 000-0000.