J049--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NETSMART Tech Methasoft Support
Overview
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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), specifically the Baltimore VA Medical Center, has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Sole Source for Methasoft Treatment Management System support. This requirement is for proprietary software, necessitating service by an authorized and trained Netalytics service member. The purpose is to ensure the critical Methasoft system, used in the Methadone clinic, is properly maintained. Responses from interested parties are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor will provide comprehensive support for the Methasoft system, including:
- Annual Periodic Maintenance Inspections (PMI) per manufacturer specifications.
- Implementation of all mandatory safety and reliability modifications.
- Major software upgrade releases, including associated training.
- Maintenance of existing interface functionality.
- Provision of all necessary parts for related equipment.
- Technical and clinical product support via telephone, web portal, and email.
- Reporting to Baltimore VAMC Biomedical Engineering before and after software/hardware updates, providing detailed service reports within two weeks, compliant with 21CFR820, subpart N.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source for Software Support)
- Duration: 5 years (1 base year + 4 option years), estimated from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source).
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: June 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Special Requirements
Due to the proprietary nature of the Methasoft software, services must be performed by an authorized and trained Netalytics service member. Contractor personnel must carry photo identification. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required due to potential access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and the contractor must comply with all applicable VA/VHA Directives. C&A requirements and a Security Accreditation Package are not applicable.
Response Information
This is an intent to award a sole source contract. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement and provide the necessary services are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities to the contracting office.