D -- BALDRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Notice Date

January 12, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs (381), Austin Automation Center, 1615 E. Woodward St., Austin, TX 78772

ZIP Code

78772

Solicitation Number

200-44-01

Point of Contact

Nancy Kennamer, Contracting Officer, 512-326-6242

Description

The Dept. of VA plans a sole source award to The Alliance for Continuous Improvement (AFCI)for the Baldridge Management System Analyzer and Evaluator Internet software used to create performance management systems for organizations aligned with the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Criteria utilizing commercial acquisition procedures. The Baldridge Works CI Toolkit 2000 software and PE-QMS methodologies database are proprietary to AFCI. Installation of the software is planned for February 2001. A 1-year fixed price contract with two 1-year options is contemplated. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Responses must include sufficient documentation to allow this office to evaluate the possibility of your firm to submit a valid proposal. The determination to open competition based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. All responses must be submitted in writing within 5 calendar days of publication of this notice. Written responses can be faxed to 512-326-6028 or sent via e-mail to nancy.kennamer@mail.va.gov

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010117/DSOL003.HTM (W-012 SN50A7X0)