J065--BIOPOINT WRISTBAND SYSTEM SUPPORT NJ (1X) (VA-27-00012595)

This is a government notice of intent to award a firm‑fixed‑price order for one‑year support and maintenance of the BioPoint ID wristband system deployed at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System (East Orange and Lyons campuses). The work requires OEM‑level service—including software updates, licensing, troubleshooting, configuration management, and technical support—to ensure uninterrupted patient‑identification capabilities critical to veteran care. The Department of Veterans Affairs is invoking urgent‑and‑compelling circumstances to bypass the usual competitive process, with responses accepted solely for market research. • Scope: OEM support for proprietary BioPoint ID wristband solution (hardware, software, licensing, OEM updates). • Duration: 12 months starting 1 Oct 2026, under GSA Schedule GS35F373BA (Firm‑Fixed‑Price). • Vendor: Bio‑Optronics, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, identified as the sole qualified source.