AN11--Visiopharm Software Maintenance Services Base Plus 4 OYs Puget Sound VAHCS

This solicitation, numbered 36C26026Q0689, seeks commercial software maintenance services for Visiopharm’s tissue and cell imaging analysis platform under a combined synopsis/solicitation structured under FAR Part 12, with no separate written solicitation issued. The contract is for a base year and four optional one-year extension periods, spanning from July 25, 2026, through July 24, 2031, with services delivered remotely to support the Northwest MIRECC at VA Puget Sound’s Bldg. 101, Room 3W50 in Seattle, WA. The scope includes a perpetual SLP1 license for up to three named users, unlimited remote technical support Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all software updates, access to the customer center and e-learning portal, and eight pre-booked training sessions annually with a Visiopharm application specialist. All services must be performed by the original manufacturer, Visiopharm, and are strictly confined to the specified location. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set-aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 541519. Offers must be submitted electronically by June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT to Peter Park, Contracting Officer, and must include a signed SF 1449 with a valid SAM Unique Entity Identifier, a price proposal, and evidence of responsibility, such as manufacturer authorization or confirmation that the offeror is the manufacturer. Offerors must be registered in SAM and comply with FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications. Evaluation is governed by strict pass/fail gates: each offeror must demonstrate responsibility by meeting minimum performance requirements and must not have an unsatisfactory past performance rating. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price that satisfies both requirements. All pricing must be firm fixed-unit, presented to two decimal places, and held firm for 60 days after the due date. Invoicing is required to be electronic through VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System, in arrears after service completion, with strict formatting requirements including TIN, contract and line item numbers, and remittance details. The contract incorporates clauses for option extensions, security prohibitions, whistleblower rights, exemption from service labor standards, electronic payment, and compliance with federal statutes on procurement integrity,