D -- CMOP SOFTWARE SUPPORT MAINTENANCE & ENHANCEMENTS

Notice Date

February 14, 2001

Contracting Office

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Dept of Veterans Affairs, Alvin C. York Campus, Chief, Acquisitions Service Center(VISN9/90), 3410 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

ZIP Code

37129

Solicitation Number

RFQ 249-01-02

Response Due

March 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Sherri-Lyn Teeters, 615-867-6026

Description

This contract action is for CMOP Software Support Maintenance and Enhancements. The software support maintenance and enhancement must integrate with the existing SI Baker Prescription Packaging System and present software package modified by Middle Tennessee Conveyor. The system is located at the Consolidated Mail Out Patient Pharmacy, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. This is a notice of intent to issue a sole source contract with Middle Tennessee Conveyor Company, Fairview, Tennessee, for the item as listed above. Middle Tennessee Conveyor Company has developed the existing proprietary software package which must be maintained and to which any enhancements must integrate. Due to the unique, complex and proprietary nature of this procurement there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the materials and services required are only available from this source and no other type materials or services will satisfy agency requirements. Responsible sources interested in this procurement shall submit a response, clear and convincing information that identifies their capabilities. In addition, the offeror shall substantiate their offer with technical data, design, brochures, price list, catalog pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedule, etc. If these items are available under a GSA or NAC contract, please provide the contract schedule and information. All responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the date of this CBD notice. Offers may be delivered via fax to FAX Number 615-867-5429, Attn: Sherri-Lyn Teeters; or to the address listed above by March 2, 2001. No telephone requests will be accepted. Requests for solicitation will be considered non-responsive. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. All questions must be faxed to number listed above. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed and resulting award under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Responsible firms responding to this synopsis will be considered if the action is competed.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010216/DSOL007.HTM (W-045 SN50D6R2)