7A21--IDS (Investigational Drug System) Software
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the VAPSHCS, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for an Investigational Drug System (IDS) Software. This web-based application will aid in the management of investigational drug services at the Seattle and American Lake Divisions of VAPSHCS. Responses are due April 16, 2026, by 13:00 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a secure, HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, web-based IDS application with the following capabilities:
- Transaction Monitoring: Receive, Transfer, Dispense, Return to Supplier, Destroy, and Adjustment transactions.
- Management: Comprehensive drug catalog, protocols, patients, suppliers, documents, and pharmacies.
- Reporting: Generates accountability logs exportable to NCI DARF, NCI ORAL DRAF, ACTG, and De-Identified formats.
- Inventory Tracking: Granular tracking (bottle, vial, kit #), patient-specific tracking, double signature verification, barcoded labels, physical inventory monitoring, and par level management.
- Pharmacy Operations: Supports pharmacy billing, multi-site systems, and role-based access.
- Integration: Operates standalone but offers interfaces for CTMS, EMR, IRB systems, inpatient/outpatient pharmacy systems, and carousels.
- Compliance: Ensures dispensing accuracy, minimizes workflow errors, and includes audit trail logging.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Notice Identifier: cc17c67d1ebd4131aa10a7a9210b0806)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support.)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 13:00 Pacific Time
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound VA Healthcare System, Seattle, WA 98108-1532
- Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20 (36C260)
- Point of Contact: Jeffrey E Kelley (jeffrey.kelley1@va.gov)
Additional Notes
This is a Source Sought Notice only and not a request for quote, proposal, or bid. It is for informational purposes to assist in market research and does not commit the Government to a contract. Information submitted is voluntary and will not be compensated. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitations. The Government requests that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in responses.