J067--To integrate VISN 12 sites Zeiss FORUM system with Oracle Health Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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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), specifically VISN 12, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole-Source for the integration of the Zeiss FORUM server platform with the Oracle Health Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) across seven VA Medical Centers (VAMCs). The VA intends to award this contract to PROAIM AMERS LLC. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their capabilities by January 9, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
The purpose of this action is to integrate the proprietary Zeiss FORUM server platform with the Oracle Health EHR system at VAMCs within VISN 12. The government's determination to pursue a sole-source award is based on PROAIM AMERS LLC being the only authorized reseller of Zeiss professional services. The Zeiss FORUM software is proprietary, and only Zeiss has exclusive permissions for it, authorizing PROAIM as its sole reseller.
Scope of Work
The required work includes:
- Integration of the Zeiss FORUM server platform at seven VAMCs: Milwaukee, Tomah, Hines, Iron Mountain, Madison, Danville, and Jesse Brown.
- Integration with the Oracle Health Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Comprehensive testing of the completed integration.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0177
- Product Service Code (PSC): J067 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Photographic Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 812921
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and VAAR 819.7007, referencing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals. It is an announcement of the VA's intent to award on a sole-source basis.
- Action: Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may identify their interest and capability.
- Submission: Responses must be submitted via email to Sylvia.Iloh@va.gov.
- Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m. local time (Central Time, Chicago, USA).
- Evaluation: Communications received by the deadline will be considered by the Government solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition is solely within the Government's discretion.
Set-Aside
This is a sole-source announcement; therefore, no specific set-aside designation applies.