D--Numa hardware/software maintenance

The Veterans Administration North Texas Health Care System intends to award a sole source contract to Numa Inc for the maintenance of specific hardware and software systems, including NumaStore, SeeMor, Modem Server, and NumaStation. This contract will cover both hardware and software maintenance services, utilizing the authority under FAR 6.302 to negotiate with a single source. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, the government is open to receiving expressions of interest or proposals from other parties within 45 days of the notice publication, or 30 days if covered by an existing basic ordering agreement. The purpose of this notice is to gauge interest and determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The contract is identified under solicitation number VA-SNOTE-060803-002, associated with NAICS code 811212, and managed through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contract Office 17 located in San Antonio, Texas. The government maintains discretion over whether to move forward with a sole source award or initiate competition based on the responses received. Information submitted will aid the government in assessing the procurement approach but does not constitute a formal request for proposals. This memorandum ensures transparency while reserving the right to negotiate solely with Numa Inc for these maintenance services.