7H20--Data Innovations Instrument Manager (VA-26-00021652) (VA-26-00052466)
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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), Technology Acquisition Center, has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Data Innovations LLC. This action is for the annual license renewal, maintenance, and software support of the Data Innovations Instrument Manager system for the VA North Texas Health Care System facilities in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Bonham. The proposed period of performance is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Purpose & Scope
This notice supports the VA's intent to secure critical services for the Data Innovations Instrument Manager, which is essential for interfacing laboratory analyzers with the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The scope includes:
- Annual license renewal for the Instrument Manager and middleware systems.
- Regular software support and maintenance.
- Provision of an Instrument Manager Test System.
- Relevant training.
- Ensuring timely and accurate transmission of laboratory data.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Proposed Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (12-month base period)
- Estimated Value: Not exceeding $900,000
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47 million)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7H20
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole-source award)
- Authority: FAR 6.103.1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ). The government intends to negotiate solely with Data Innovations LLC, citing their status as the sole manufacturer and exclusive provider.
- Action for Interested Parties: Firms believing they can meet these requirements must clearly and unambiguously identify their capabilities in writing.
- Purpose of Responses: Information submitted will be used solely to determine if competitive procedures could be utilized for this acquisition.
- Government Discretion: A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses is solely within its discretion.
- Cost: The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
- Point of Contact: Emilio Ballentos, Contract Specialist
- Email: Emilio.Ballentos@va.gov