DA10--Dragon Professional Enterprise Subscription and Technical Support (VA-26-00007509)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order for Nuance Dragon Professional Enterprise Subscription and Technical Support to METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC for $126,500.00. This award, made on June 9, 2026, was justified as an exception to fair opportunity under the NASA SEWP V GWAC due to the brand-name requirement.
Scope of Work
The contract procures brand name Nuance Dragon Professional software subscriptions, maintenance, and technical support. This includes a single management console for license management, with the ability to scale license increments monthly and prorate new licenses. The goal is to establish a single contract vehicle for all VA Nuance Dragon Professional subscriptions and support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order
- Awardee: METGREEN SOLUTIONS INC
- Value: $126,500.00
- Award Date: June 9, 2026
- Period of Performance: One 12-month Base Period with two 12-month Option Periods, including three optional items for additional licenses in each period.
- Set-Aside: Market research identified potential for competition among SDVOSB value-added resellers on NASA SEWP V.
Justification & Evaluation
This procurement was justified as an exception to fair opportunity under FAR 16.507-6(a) and 41 U.S.C. 4106(c)(2), citing the unique and highly specialized nature of the required Nuance Dragon Professional software. The VA determined it was the only solution meeting its specific needs for accuracy, adaptability, security, and enterprise management. The award was made under statutory authority FAR 6.302-1(c) - Brand name. The successful quote was compared to published price lists on the NASA SEWP V GWAC price catalog and an Independent Government Cost Estimate.
Additional Notes
The VA will continue market research to ascertain future opportunities for competition for similar requirements.