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DB10--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement - Welch Allyn Connex Services

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36C25724Q0365Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, plans to award a firm-fixed price contract to Welch Allyn, Inc. for maintenance and software licensing services related to the Connex Central Station system. The contract covers a base period from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, and includes the Connex Central Station Maintenance Agreement server fee and software licenses, with quantities specified. Welch Allyn is the sole source provider, owning the proprietary technology essential for hospital-wide connectivity and integration services linked to electronic medical records, supported exclusively by their certified original equipment manufacturer personnel. This sole source procurement is conducted under authority permitting limited competition due to the unique nature of the services and technology offered by Welch Allyn. Although this notice is not a solicitation for quotations or proposals, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements or offers for consideration to ensure no comparable source is available. If no affirmative response is received within seven days, the contract will proceed directly with Welch Allyn, ensuring continued support and integration services at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System location in San Antonio, Texas. The contracting office contact is Vance Farrell for any inquiries.

General Info

Welch Allyn awarded sole-source contract for Connex system maintenance, licensing, April 2024-March 2025.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Place of Performance

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36C25724Q0365 - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Welch Allyn)

3 pages · special-notice

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PostedFeb 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Contacts

Vance FarrellContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract to Welch Allyn, Inc. for the procurement of the following services: 0001: Connex Central Station (CS) Maintenance Agreement, Server Fee; Quantity: 1, Unit of Issue: YR 0002: Connex Software License; Quantity: 230, Unit of Issue: EA Option Items; 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3001, 3002, 4001, 4002. Address: South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229 Anticipated Base Period of Performance: 1 April 2024 through 31 March 2025 The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Welch Allyn, Inc. Welch Allyn provided a sole source letter stating they own the proprietary technology for hospital-wide connectivity/integration services of CVSM, CIWS and CSM to the ERM (electronic medical record). Baxter/Welch Allyn only, provides 100% of the services with their certified OEM personnel. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to Welch Allyn, Inc. without any further notice. The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.