7A20--New Action (VetsFirst): WALSH SOFTWARE LICENSE (VA-26-00047463)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, is awarding a sole source contract to Cynergy Professional Systems, LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with CAGE code 5QEP7, under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), the Veterans First Contracting Program. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 36C10B26R0037 and NAICS code 541519, is for commercial software licenses and related services under the title “WALSH SOFTWARE LICENSE.” The contract includes a base performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a one-year option period extending to June 30, 2028, exercisable at the government’s discretion. The scope encompasses perpetual, nonexclusive licenses for multiple Walsh-branded software systems including QA Inspector, Pest Control Manager, Linen Management Program, Housekeeper Task Management System, and Operator User Licenses, along with associated consumables, technical support, and reporting services. All software must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, support IPv6-only and dual-stack network environments, and deliver updates and telephone support at no additional cost. Performance is evaluated based on the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible offeror, with pricing to be determined by summing all line-item costs including options. Software deliveries are to be made electronically, and acceptance occurs at the destination, with inspection and FOB terms also designated as destination. The contractor must maintain compliance with limitations on subcontracting, only allowing similarly situated SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors, and must provide documentation such as invoices and subcontracts for audit. Contractual obligations are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including clauses on gratuities, conflicts of interest, whistleblower rights, cybersecurity, and payment by electronic funds transfer via SAM. The contractor is prohibited from unilaterally revoking any granted rights and must adhere to VA-specific IT security requirements including systems security plans, design standards, and compliance testing. Proposals must be submitted via email by the deadline of June 17, 2026, without hyperlinks or embedded attachments, must include OEM authorization letters, and require self-certification of product integrity and technical qualifications. All invoice submissions must follow VAAR Clause 852