6515--Intent to Sole Source Alaris Guard Rails system for Wilkes Barre VAMC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source a contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC. for Software Support Services for the Government-owned BD Alaris Guardrails System at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This notice is not a request for quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide these services must submit a capability statement by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a post-warranty, full-maintenance agreement for the GuardRails software package and all related software and servers from BD Alaris. Services include comprehensive technical support according to manufacturer specifications and OEM recommendations, with a 4-hour response time for repair service calls. The contract aims to ensure consistent maintenance of the Carefusion-Alaris infusion software package.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Intent to Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2031 (Base plus 4 option years)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Software Publishers) with a 100-employee size standard.
- PSC Code: 6515 (IT and Telecom Business Application/Application Development Software as a commodity).
- Sole Source Justification: In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) for soliciting from a single source.
Submission & Evaluation
This is an intent to sole source, not a solicitation for offers. Vendors interested in demonstrating their capability to provide these services must submit a one-page capability statement via email to the Contracting Officer, Jeffrey Pruett (Jeffrey.pruett@va.gov). The statement must include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, and a brief description of business capabilities. The email subject line must be "36C24426Q00324- OR CareFusion Software Support and Services – Wilkes Barre VA". A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion.
Key Requirements
Contractor personnel must be "fully qualified" Field Service Engineers (FSEs) with recent training (within 2 years or current class + original certificate) and a minimum of two years of field experience. Personnel must also comply with VA health requirements (TB/Flu vaccination, HIPAA training). The contract includes extensive VA information security and privacy requirements, covering data handling, encryption, access controls, training, and incident reporting, adhering to VA Directives and NIST standards. Monthly written progress reports are required.