J065--FY22: Hillrom Connex Software Support

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the Bay Pines VA Health Care System (BPVAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Welch Allyn, Inc for HillRom Connex Software Support. Welch Allyn, Inc. is the only vendor authorized to complete maintenance and software upgrades. This notice of intent if not a request for competitive quotes. This request is for the configuration and support of three Connex CS servers. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures as implemented in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a one-year base plus three one-year options. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541511 with a business size standard of $30 million. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM EST, September 1, 2022. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. This evidence shall include a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating vendor is an authorized distributor per clause 852.212-72(c). Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Annette Whitfield-Johnson, [email protected]. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.