D--POWERSCRIBE SUPPORT LICENSE UPGRADE

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Nuance, 3984 Pepsi Cola Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32934 under FAR 6.302 for Powerscribe Support to include (6) Microphone USB Scanner CE MARK, (1)License upgrade telephony (PSW), (3) Microphone USB, Scanner Powermic, (1)SW UPG PSR 2.2OR 3.0 TO V4.7, (1) LIC SW Powerscribe 3.0 Test System, (20)License PS Workstation Self ED., (3) License correction editor, PE., (1) License recognition server SW., (1) License Powerexp SW Off-Shelf. (1) License API Server License Fee, (24) Microphone USB Scanner, Powermic, (4) Kit, PS Physician HDSet-FTPED USB, (5) Mic Powermic II with scanner. This licensing support is proprietary to Nuance and no other existing licensing can be supplied because this requirement is an upgrade to an already existing system and there are no substitutes for this product. A delivery schedule will need to be coordinated and delivered NLT November 12, 2010. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Vendors who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this type of licensing must provide literature that can meet or exceed the requirements above and notify this Contracting Officer at [email protected] or by telephone, 412-822-3765 NLT November 5, 2010 at Noon EST. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.