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DA10-- Instrument Manager Upgrade, Maintenance, and Professional Service
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 in Charleston, SC, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Four Points Technology, LLC for the upgrade, maintenance, and professional services related to the Data Innovations Instrument Manager software at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. This contract includes upgrading the Instrument Manager from version 8.17 to 9.0 to meet TRM compliance, along with professional services such as database migration, rule configuration, interface validation, connectivity testing, and ongoing OEM-authorized maintenance and technical support. The Instrument Manager middleware, which supports secure laboratory data transmission to the VistA Laboratory Information System, requires proprietary tools and certified staff for effective upgrade and maintenance. The performance period for this contract will include a one-year base period starting July 1, 2026, plus four one-year option periods extending through June 30, 2031. Work will primarily be performed at the VA Medical Center in Charleston, with some support potentially provided remotely. The sole source justification is based on Four Points Technology being the only authorized government reseller and provider of the required OEM-supported Data Innovations products and services. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, the agency will consider capability statements from responsible sources demonstrating OEM authorization and expertise in delivering these specialized services before the May 29, 2026 deadline. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete the procurement.
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Place of Performance Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 Remote OEM support may also be performed offsite at the contractor s facility.
Sole Source Justification This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 8.405 6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable. The proposed contractor, Four Points Technology, LLC, has been identified as the only authorized Government reseller of Data Innovations products and services. Data Innovations is the sole manufacturer and developer of the Instrument Manager software and the only entity capable of writing, maintaining, and supporting its proprietary interface programs, rules engines, and VistA LIS connectivity components. Because Data Innovations restricts Federal distribution and technical support to Four Points Technology, and because the requirement involves maintaining and upgrading an existing proprietary installation, competition is not feasible.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement that shall be considered by the agency. Responses must clearly demonstrate the capability to provide: Data Innovations Instrument Manager software and licenses, OEM-authorized upgrade to version 9.0, OEM-certified professional services for migration, integration, rule-writing, autoverification, and VistA LIS interface support, and Authorized OEM maintenance for the existing Instrument Manager installation. The Government will not consider responses that do not demonstrate authorization from Data Innovations to provide OEM-supported work to Federal customers.
Response Instructions Interested parties shall submit an emailed capability statement no later than: 13:00 May 29, 2026 Email responses to: Darius Crane, Contract Specialist Email: Darius.Crane@va.gov All responses must include the following subject line: ATTENTION: 36C24726Q03435 Data Innovations No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Disclaimer This notice does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government.
