DA10--VISN 8 Computrition Contract - FY26 (VA-26-00053201)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order under GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract 47QTCA21D005U to Computrition, Inc. for the renewal of its food services management software modules used across Veterans Integrated Services Network 8. The contract encompasses the Nutrition Care Management, Foodservice Operations Management Pro, HL7 interface, TouchPoint Dining Gateway, Room Service Connect Plus, Inventory Connect, and Tray InMotion software systems, all of which are deeply integrated with the VA’s CPRS and VistA electronic health record platforms. This sole-source acquisition is justified because Computrition’s proprietary software is the only solution capable of maintaining seamless, real-time HL7-enabled data exchange of critical patient information such as admissions, discharges, diet orders, SSN, and DOB, without risking data integrity or patient safety. Any attempt to migrate to an alternative system would require an 18-month redevelopment effort costing approximately $2 million, which is deemed operationally infeasible and unacceptable. The contract has a base period of 12 months, beginning April 29, 2026, and includes two optional 12-month extension periods. Technical support must be provided via toll-free phone service Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 9 PM EST, and the contractor is required to maintain uninterrupted system functionality with continuous software patches and updates. Access to Computrition’s proprietary source code is mandatory for ongoing support and integration, creating a de facto vendor lock-in that eliminates viable alternatives. Inspection and acceptance occur at VA medical facilities in VISN 8, and the government retains full authority to certify operational compliance. No competition or set-aside is permitted due to the technical uniqueness of the system, and the acquisition does not apply to small business or socioeconomic categories. While the estimated contract value is not stated, the procurement adheres to FAR 8.401(b) and GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(ii), with public posting of the sole-source justification required within 14 days of award. The contracting office is located in Eatontown, New Jersey, and the point of contact is Zachary Tanner, Contract Specialist.