DA01--MVAHCS AvaSure Software License

The contract awards Sierra7, Inc. a firm-fixed-price, sole-source procurement under GSA Schedule GS-35F-235BA for AvaSure TeleSitter software licensing, maintenance, technical support, and operational services to sustain 25 government-owned patient monitoring units at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The base year period runs from July 16, 2026, to July 15, 2027, with a contract value of $115,379.00, followed by four optional one-year extensions through July 15, 2031, increasing incrementally to $132,142.09 in the final option year, resulting in a total potential value of $617,060.63. The requirement is justified as a limited-source acquisition under GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) due to the proprietary nature of the AvaSure TeleSitter platform, its exclusive authorization to Sierra7, Inc. by the manufacturer, and the need to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure under form, fit, and function standards. Performance occurs entirely at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, where the system provides continuous virtual patient monitoring through two-way audio/video communication, infrared cameras, and night vision capabilities without procuring new hardware. The award aligns with NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services and involves an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, triggering VAAR 819.70 compliance and requiring documentation of market research, manufacturer authorization, and a formal sole-source justification. No physical delivery, packaging, or marking requirements apply as the scope is strictly software-based support. Payment is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 in Saint Paul, MN, with Justin Erdley serving as the Contract Specialist and Traci Johannes as the Contracting Officer. The contractor is expected to ensure ongoing compliance with HIPAA and VA information security protocols, given the handling of protected health information, though no explicit security clearance or formal COR designation is stated. The absence of competitive solicitation, evaluation factors, or detailed inspection criteria reflects the non-competitive nature of the acquisition, grounded in technical exclusivity and operational continuity needs.