R499--VSMS Maintenance and Support Services - Renewal (VA-25-00071972) 36C77625Q0247
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025A single-source contract is being pursued for Video Simulation Management System (VSMS) maintenance and support services to Education Management Solutions, LLC. The arrangement will follow FAR 13.106(b), and is not open to competitive bids at this time. Responses will be reviewed to determine capability, but there is no commitment to issue a solicitation or award, and the government may decide not to compete based on the information received.
Interested, responsible sources may submit capability documentation, including company name and contact details, DUNS and UEI numbers, and proof of eligibility for small-business programs. Include whether you are an authorized provider of Silver TotalCAREiQ maintenance for the SIMULATIONiQ AV and learning management system, and if you offer this service under a GSA or other MAS contract (with contract number). Submissions are not offers and SAM registration is required to be eligible for award.
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration July 9, 2025 SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE VSMS Maintenance and Support Services RFI ECMS ACTION NUMBER 36C776-25-AP-1257 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) intends to enter into a single source procurement for Video Simulation Management System (VSMS) Maintenance and Support Services to Education Management Solutions, LLC at 436 Creamery Way STE 300, Exton, PA 19341 in accordance with FAR 13.106(b). The NAICS code for this procurement is 541511 and the Small Business Administration Size Standard is $34M. This notice of intent to is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirements may submit a quotation which may be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Notice of Intent VSMS Maintenance and Support Services in the subject line and responses are due on or before July 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to this procurement s Contract Specialist, Rachael Avery, rachael.avery@va.gov and the Contracting Officer, Kristy Svendsen, at kristy.svendsen@va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award. Any response to this notice shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capability to satisfy the requirement. The capability documentation should include, at a minimum, the following information with their response: Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) o Name: o Email Address: o Phone Number: DUNS Number: UEI Number: Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: - Are you an authorized provider of Silver TotalCAREiQ maintenance and support services for the SIMULATIONiQ audio video and learning management system? o If yes, you must provide documentation supporting your authorization such as a notice from Education Management Solutions stating your company is an authorized provider. - Does your company offer this service via a General Service Administration (GSA) contract or other MAS contract (i.e. NASA SEWP, etc.)? o If yes, provide the contract number or attach the contract to the response. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence, OH 44131
From Sources Sought posted on Jul 09, 2025Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration September 2, 2025 SPECIAL NOTICE Limited Sources Justification VSMS Maintenance and Support Services AWARD ECMS ACTION NUMBER 36C776-25-N-1017 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) has awarded a single source procurement for Video Simulation Management System (VSMS) Maintenance and Support Services to Education Management Solutions, LLC at 436 Creamery Way STE 300, Exton, PA 19341 in accordance with FAR 13.106(b). The NAICS code for this procurement is 541511 and the Small Business Administration Size Standard is $34M. This notice of intent to is not a request for competitive quotes as the award has been made. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. Interested persons are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Notice of Intent VSMS Maintenance and Support Services in the subject line and responses are due on or before September 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to this procurement s Contract Specialist, Rachael Avery, rachael.avery@va.gov and the Contracting Officer, Kristy Svendsen, at kristy.svendsen@va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award. Any response to this notice shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capability to satisfy the requirement. The capability documentation should include, at a minimum, the following information with their response: Company Name and Address: Point of Contact (POC) o Name: o Email Address: o Phone Number: DUNS Number: UEI Number: Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Please answer the following questions: - Are you an authorized provider of Silver TotalCAREiQ maintenance and support services for the SIMULATIONiQ audio video and learning management system? o If yes, you must provide documentation supporting your authorization such as a notice from Education Management Solutions stating your company is an authorized provider. - Does your company offer this service via a General Service Administration (GSA) contract or other MAS contract (i.e. NASA SEWP, etc.)? o If yes, provide the contract number or attach the contract to the response. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence, OH 44131
From Justification posted on Sep 05, 2025Notice history
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Justification LATEST Posted Sep 05, 2025View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Justification
- Response Deadline: Jul 15, 2025 → Not set
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) → None
Details
Award Information
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | S5LVSFGQR635 | N/A | CHESTERBROOK |
Contacts
Contract Specialist
Phone
Kristy.Svendsen@va.gov