6515--Par Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System | 593-A60032

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. for the Weight-Based Inventory Management System, a proprietary commercial off-the-shelf solution designed to automate medical supply tracking and replenishment across VA healthcare facilities. The contract, valued at $1,033,359.91, was justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) because PAR Excellence Systems is the exclusive developer and manufacturer of the system, which integrates seamlessly with the VA’s VISTA/GIP inventory platform through HL7 standards to provide real-time, weight-based inventory visibility, reduce stockouts, and enhance patient safety. Performance is required at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, NV, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, and no options for extension or additional quantities are included. The contractor, classified as a large business with no socioeconomic certifications, must comply with VAAR 852.212-71 and 852.212-72 to ensure all supplied equipment originates from authorized sources and is free from counterfeit or gray market components. The contracting office, Network Contracting Office 21 located in McClellan, CA, is responsible for administration under the oversight of Contracting Officer Mohammed Hussain, though no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical evaluation criteria were formally established due to the non-competitive nature of the acquisition. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are unspecified, as the system is treated as a COTS item under commercial item procedures, and no military or industry-specific standards such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073-1 are referenced. The contract includes no detailed pricing breakdowns beyond the total value, and invoicing methods are not explicitly defined, though automated data exchange with VA systems implies electronic process integration. The award follows a public notice and sole-source justification with no bids submitted, confirming the proprietary and irreplaceable nature of the system within VA operational infrastructure.