7A20--36C10B26Q0742 - Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence Weight Based Inventory Management System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for the provision, installation, and support of a Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS) for secondary inventory locations within the VISN 8 Sunshine Network. The system is designed to utilize calibrated weighted bins to capture real-time usage data and identify on-hand quantity discrepancies between the bin system and the VISTA Generic Inventory Package (GIP). The scope of work includes the delivery of all hardware, software, and training, as well as a one-year warranty and hotline support. The total contract value is 34 million dollars, and the successful bidder must provide a performance bond for the same amount. The period of performance is 12 months from the date of award. Award will be based on the best overall value, with the technical factor being significantly more important than price, and price being significantly more important than veterans involvement. Technical evaluations will focus on the offeror's understanding of the problem and the feasibility of their approach. The contract includes stringent security and delivery requirements, including the use of tamper-evident packaging, chain-of-custody documentation, and compliance with VA cybersecurity and Section 508 accessibility standards. Performance will be monitored through a series of administrative deliverables, including a project management plan, monthly progress reports, and supply technician training. The procurement is unrestricted, though credit is given to SDVOSB or VOSB prime contractors or those utilizing them as subcontractors.