DA10-- ZEISS FORUM LICENSING SERVICES 644C60257

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Proaim Americas, LLC for the procurement and integration of the Carl Zeiss FORUM Data Management Software at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The award, valued at $52,507.44 and made under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services, was justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the proprietary and uniquely integrated nature of the Zeiss FORUM software, which is exclusively distributed by Proaim Americas in the United States. The software must be commissioned and fully integrated with the VA’s existing VistA electronic health record system and the upcoming EHRM-IO platform, requiring explicit approval from the VA’s EHRM-IO HTM team and strict adherence to the VA Technical Reference Model for cybersecurity and interoperability. The place of performance is the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, where all implementation, configuration, and testing activities must occur on-site, with final acceptance resting with the government following successful validation of technical compliance and system functionality. The contract does not include competitive evaluation factors, line-item detail, or defined periods of performance, as it is a non-competitive action based on vendor exclusivity. No formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing instructions, or payment office details were provided in the available documentation. The contractor’s unique entity identifier is KECHQ6LN3HN7, and while its size status and socioeconomic certifications are not explicitly stated, the award triggers a sole-source justification requirement under FAR 6.303, though supporting documentation is not included. Submission of a capabilities statement was required by the response deadline of May 8, 2026, via email to the Contract Specialist, Israel Garcia, with the award issued on June 1, 2026, and publicly posted on June 5, 2026. All deliverables are confined to software licensing, installation, and integration services, with no physical goods, shipping terms, or option periods described. The contract is limited to the awarded amount with no anticipated increases or extensions.