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R499--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Surgical Communicator - Innovation Project

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 21 on behalf of the VA Central California Health Care System, intends to award a sole source contract to DOCME360, LLC for the design, development, and deployment of a secure and scalable digital platform designed to deliver real-time updates and engagement tools throughout the surgical patient journey. This action is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, citing that DOCME360, LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement Draft, with no other products or services available that would satisfy the agency’s needs. The effort falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and is classified with Product Service Code R499, and the small business size standard for this sector is $34.0 million in annual revenue. This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation and does not invite competitive bids or unsolicited offers. Any entity wishing to challenge the sole source determination must submit written evidence demonstrating that a competitive approach would be advantageous to the government, and such submissions must fully address all requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement. Responses must be emailed to gary.christensen@va.gov with the reference number 36C26126Q1036 in the subject line by August 3, 2026. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition regardless of any responses received. The notice is purely informational and serves to allow industry input before a final decision is made on procurement method.

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VA awards sole source contract to DOCME360 for secure digital surgical patient platform under FAR 6.103-1.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)View Agency

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541519 - Other Computer Related ServicesView NAICS

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CA

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PWS+Surgical+Communicator+DRAFT.pdf

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36C26126Q1036.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)
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Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA
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Gary ChristensenContract Specialist

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) located 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223 is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government s intent to award a sole source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The intended contractor is DOCME360, LLC, 2311 Wilson BLVD STE 16,3RD Floor Arlington, Virginia, 22201-5417, United States. VACCHCS is seeking to negotiate a sole source award to DOCME360, LLC. for design, develop, and deploy a secure, scalable digital platform that provides real-time updates and engagement capabilities throughout the surgical journey in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Draft. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 541519 Other Computer Related Services. Product of Service Code for this requirement is R499 Support-Professional-Other. The 2022 Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $34.0 Million. This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must be able to prove that provides clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Additionally, all responses must address all aspects of the attached Performance Work Statement. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to gary.christensen@va.gov with 36C26126Q1036 Surgical Communicator Innovation referenced in the subject line. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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