Five Year Contract for Nutrition and Food Service Software and Support, VISN 20

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contract Office 20 (VISN 20), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a five-year contract to provide off-the-shelf Nutrition and Food Service Software. The required solution must support medical centers within VISN 20 by managing food inventory, manpower, costs, menus, ticket generation, and nutrition tracking. Technical requirements include the provision of both food service and clinical nutrition software utilizing an HL7 interface to connect to the existing CP3S system via an Oracle database and a centrally located application server. Key capabilities must include real-time patient profile maintenance, meal tray ticket and nourishment label production, and the ability to export food order requirements to prime vendors. The anticipated period of performance runs from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2032, with four additional one-year option periods. The contractor will be responsible for conversion services during electronic health record transitions, as well as customized start-up support including flow analysis and access to subject matter experts. Due to the nature of the data, the contractor must adhere to strict cybersecurity and privacy standards, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and various VA Directives. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and deliverables must meet Section 508 compliance standards. Interested respondents must provide company identification, business size status, Federal Supply Schedule information, and a capability statement by October 26, 2026.