D--PETALS Software as a Service (SaaS) VA Center for Patient Engagement Tracking and Long-Term Support (PETALS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare System is planning to award a sole source contract to Regents of Aspect Software Inc. for Software as a Service (SaaS) support related to the Patient Engagement Tracking and Long-Term Support system, known as PETALS. This contract involves the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the software, which is critical for Health Services Research and Development. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is based on the provider's specialized capabilities and compliance with VA data security standards, which are essential requirements for this service. The procurement follows FAR 13.106-1 guidelines, and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, the government invites responses that demonstrate clear and convincing reasons why competition would benefit the government. The contract falls under NAICS code 518210 with a size standard of $32.5 million, and originates from the VA’s NETWORK Contract Office 10 located in Dayton, Ohio. The solicitation number is 36C25019Q0954, and all interested parties must submit their requests with supporting rationale by 2:00 PM EST on June 24, 2019, exclusively via email to the contracting officer, with telephonic inquiries being disallowed. The contract will support the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System situated at 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, ensuring the specialized software services remain aligned with the organization's data security and operational needs.