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VA-SNOTE-021202-001Federal

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The Veterans Administration Health Revenue Center in Topeka, Kansas plans to award a sole source purchase order to Information Analysis Incorporated of Fairfax, Virginia for maintenance of their proprietary computer software, specifically Adobe Accelio Jetforms, which supports the Employee Self Service payroll and benefits system. This software is custom-developed and proprietary, originally written by Information Analysis Inc., and the contract will cover software upgrades, patches, and related maintenance to ensure full compatibility and interchangeability with the current system. The action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and the relevant U.S. Code, and this procurement falls below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, making it a simplified acquisition not open for competitive bidding. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, the VA invites any interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements to submit written information by December 13, 2002, for consideration. The determination to pursue a competitive procurement remains at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, Barry Fetzer, who serves as the point of contact. This approach ensures continuity and consistency of service for a critical VA system nationwide, reflecting the specialized nature of the software and its integral role in VA operations.

General Info

Sole source contract to Information Analysis Inc. for proprietary software maintenance, upgrades, no competition.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

NAICS

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

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PostedDec 2

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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OfficeGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Office AddressGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Veterans Administration, Health Revenue Center, Topeka, KS intends to award a sole source purchase order for computer software maintenance IAW FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(C) (1) to Information Analysis Incorporated of Fairfax, Virginia. The VA HRC presently operates a nationwide call center and web based access system for the Veterans Administration proprietary Employee Self Service (ESS) payroll and benefits system that is supported by Adobe Accelio Jetforms software. This software was developed and customized to support the specific mission of the ESS system and is proprietary to Accelio and Information Analysis, Inc. wrote the original program. The sole source purchase order provides for software upgrades, patches, and related maintenance. This sole source award will be made to ensure that all items are compatible and interchangeable with the present system. This is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to meet these requirements. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination to conduct a competitive procurement will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. Responses related to this notice shall be in writing and must be received no later than December 13, 2002. POC is Barry Fetzer, Contracting Officer. VA HRC, 3401 SW 21, Bldg. 9, Topeka, Ks 66604. The value of this acquisition is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This is a simplified acquisition.*****