J065--VISN PICIS CIS ARK Integration with Oracle EHR Services for Jesse Brown VAMC, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Iron Mountain VAMC, William S. Middleton MVH and Clement J. Zablocki VAMC.
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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc. for upgrade and installation services for their existing Picis CIS and ARK solutions. These services are required for five VISN 12 VA Medical Centers. Firms believing they can meet these requirements must submit written notification by March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time (Central Time).
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the upgrade and installation of Picis Clinical Information System (CIS) and Anesthesia Record Keeper (ARK) solutions. The services are intended to integrate with Oracle EHR services for the following VISN 12 facilities:
- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
- Iron Mountain VA Medical Center
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1 Justification for Single Source Awards
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source justification)
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time (Central Time, Chicago, USA)
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. Responses received from interested firms will be evaluated. However, the government reserves the discretion to proceed with the proposed sole source procurement. If no responses are received, GLAC will proceed directly with sole source negotiation with Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc.
Additional Notes
- Contracting Office: 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
- Contact: Jerri Schuster, Contracting Officer (jerri.schuster@va.gov)
- Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. All communication must be in writing via email to the Contracting Officer.