DA10--Intent to Sole Source - 3Mensio and CAAS MR Software Subscriptions
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Network Contracting Office 21, is issuing a sole source Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 3Mensio and CAAS MR Software Subscriptions for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. This acquisition is specifically for ESAOTE NORTH AMERICA INC. Quotations are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFQ covers subscriptions for various modules of the 3Mensio and CAAS MR Solutions software, including:
- 3Mensio: Base, Aortic Root, Structural Heart Aortic Valve VIV, Mitral Valve, Left Atrial Appendage, Structural Heart Tricuspid modules, and floating licenses.
- CAAS MR Solutions: Base Module & 3D Viewer, 2D Flow, Perfusion, Viability, Tissue Mapping, Strain, 4D Heart, Functional modules, and floating licenses.
- Services include setup and installation, remote training, support (hot-line and maintenance), upgrades, customization, and warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price.
- Principal NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47 Million).
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027 (Base POP).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to ESAOTE NORTH AMERICA INC.
- Offer Due Date: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on PRICE ONLY. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. The Contracting Officer is Tawnya S Krommenhoek (tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov).