VA OIG BankScan Software License Maintenance
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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) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is awarding a sole source contract to Gee Whiz Software, LLC for BankScan software license maintenance. This renewal ensures continued support for critical financial and non-financial investigative analysis within the VA OIG. This is a Special Notice announcing the award.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the renewal of BankScan software and peripherals. This software is essential for the VA OIG's Office of Investigations, facilitating the conversion of bank and credit card statements into electronic formats and working with OCR programs to reduce manual data entry for investigative analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price
- Awardee: Gee Whiz Software, LLC
- Duration: One 12-month base period, followed by four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 541519 (Computer Systems Design Services, Size Standard: $34 million to 150 employees)
- PSC: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS/Subscription for Application Development/Off-the-Shelf Software)
- Notice Published: March 30, 2026
- Notice End Date: March 31, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
This acquisition is justified as "Other Than Full and Open Competition" under 10 U.S.C. 3204, 41 U.S.C. 3304, and FAR 6.103-1(b) due to One Responsible Source. Market research identified no authorized resellers or alternative products that could fully replace BankScan's unique functionality and its integration into existing investigative processes. The VA OIG relies on this software for its investigative analysis and determined that not renewing it would pose significant risks and potential waste. The agency intends to continue reviewing the market for future competition.
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20420, United States.