SAM #36C26326Q0661

Sole Source Zeiss FORUM Support Agreement for VA Midwest Healthcare Network (VISN 23)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Midwest Healthcare Network (VISN 23) intends to award a sole source contract to PROAIM Americas, LLC for comprehensive support of the Zeiss FORUM ophthalmic data management platform across multiple VA facilities. - Sole source procurement under FAR 6.103-1 and FAR 12.102(a); only one responsible source (PROAIM Americas, LLC) can meet the requirements - OEM: Zeiss; product line: FORUM ophthalmic data management platform - Scope includes software updates, maintenance, technical support, training, and system integration with Federal EHR and VistA EMR systems - Support covers all FORUM servers, clients, interfaces, and connected modules at 11 VA facilities in the Midwest - Contract period: 1 base year (7/1/2026–6/30/2027) plus four option years (through 6/30/2031) - Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement, but competitive quotes will not be accepted - Key requirements: operational continuity, compliance, and integration with federal health IT systems - Place of performance: VA medical centers in Ft. Meade, Hot Springs, Central Iowa, Fargo, Iowa City, Minneapolis, Omaha, Grand Island, Lincoln, Sioux Falls, and St. Cloud - Contracting office: VA Network Contracting Office 23, Saint Paul, MN

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to PROAIM Americas, LLC for a supply/service. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than May 13, 2026 at 17:00 CT. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after May 13, 2026 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with PROAIM Americas, LLC. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Theresa Thunder, who can be reached at Theresa.Thunder@va.gov.

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