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Protocol and Scheduling Software
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The solicitation amendment 36C24726Q0518 seeks commercial protocol and scheduling software under a total small business set-aside, targeting vendors with expertise in software systems compatible with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VISTA/CPRS platforms. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price acquisition under FAR Part 12, with a one-year period of performance from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027, for two distinct service lines: annual subscriptions for scheduling and protocoling software. Performance is required at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with delivery terms indicating FOB destination and government inspection and acceptance upon arrival. The acquisition emphasizes technical competence, including a viable plan of action, software integration capabilities, and a clear timeline for implementation, alongside past performance verification through two recent references and price reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted electronically or via SF 1449 by May 28, 2026, and must include comprehensive representations on small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB categories. Security and compliance are deeply integrated into the contract’s requirements, with mandatory adherence to FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, and VA-specific standards such as VA Handbook 6500.6 and BODs. Contractors must submit a Software Bill of Materials, apply encryption during transit, implement integrity management practices for sub-suppliers, and comply with supply chain security prohibitions, including bans on Kaspersky products and ByteDance-covered applications. Personnel accessing systems must meet Tier 3 or Tier 5 background investigation standards and suitability criteria under 5 CFR Part 731, with immediate removal required for unsuitable individuals. Payment is governed by VAAR 852.232-72, mandating electronic invoice submission through the EIPP system, and accelerated payments to small subcontractors are required. Additional obligations include whistleblower protections, executive compensation reporting, service contract labor standards, Buy American Act compliance with multiple alternates, and reporting of first-tier subcontract awards. The government retains full inspection rights at the delivery point, and award will be made through a trade-off process, prioritizing overall value over lowest price. Contractors must remain
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Charleston, SC, 29401, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment of Solicitation 36C24726Q0518 to provide answers to questions received and extend the Solicitation.
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