# SAM #36C10B26R0057

Sole Source Maintenance and Support for PICIS Clinical Information Systems at VA Medical Centers

**Buyer:** VA Technology Acquisition Center
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C10B26R0057
**NAICS:** 541512, 541511

This opportunity involves a sole-source contract for maintenance and technical support of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) and Anesthesia Record Keeping (ARK) software at VA Medical Centers.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs
  - Office of Procurement Operations, Technology Acquisition Center
- OEM Highlight:
  - PICIS Clinical Solutions, Inc. is the sole OEM and vendor
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Maintenance, software updates, testing, licensing support, and sustainment for existing PICIS CIS/ARK perpetual licenses
  - Optional additional PICIS CIS/ARK licenses for expansion and evolving clinical needs
  - Coverage for 60 VA Medical Centers across 11 VISNs
- Unique Requirements:
  - Replacement with other CIS/ARK systems is impractical due to proprietary integration and high costs
  - Contract is intended as a bridge until migration to Oracle Cerner by 2031; optional tasks will not be exercised after migration
- No specific part numbers or quantities provided; all technical details pertain to PICIS software and its integration

### Description

Sole Source: Clinical Information System (CIS)/Anesthesia Record Keeping (ARK) Follow On for PICS

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