PV Works Maintenance

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) plans to issue a sole source contract to Assured Information Systems Limited, based in the United Kingdom, for ongoing maintenance, support, and integration of its proprietary Pharmacovigilance software, PV-Works. This software was originally acquired as a commercial off-the-shelf product, and due to its proprietary nature, only the original vendor can provide the required services. The contract represents a continuation of maintenance efforts to ensure the software's sustained performance and compliance with agency needs. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source acquisition when only one responsible source exists that can meet the agency’s requirements. The relevant NAICS code for this contract is 541519, covering Other Computer Related Services. The point of contact for this procurement is Bonnie K Simpson, the Contracting Specialist at APHIS. This sole source approach ensures uninterrupted service and leverages the vendor’s exclusive knowledge of the PV-Works software critical to the agency’s pharmacovigilance operations.