VA797H-17-D-0022 36C24626F0194.docx

Special Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Robert Morgan robert.morgan@va.gov 757-718-7014

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Special Notice

1. Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Philips North America, LLC Service Maintenance for Philips Radiology Equipment

2. AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 6, HSA 2.1, In Support of, Fredericksburg Healthcare Center.

3. North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing)

4. Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment and Supplies)

5. SBA Size Standard: 1,200 Employees

6. NOTICE:

In alignment with the ongoing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) efforts and in accordance with the overhauled principles of transparency and competition as outlined therein, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby posting its intent to award a sole source procurement to Philips North America, LLC, 22100 Bothell Everett HWY, Bothell, WA 98021 UEI: T41NB3MDAPZ6 CAGE Code: 8HEG5.

Under the authority of RFO 6.301-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements,” as well as the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 806.302, the VA has determined that this requirement for Hologic service agreement is unique to Hologic, Inc and cannot be reasonably met through open competition. This determination follows due diligence and comprehensive market research in accordance with RFO 10, as reflected in current RFO guidance and recent best practices published on SAM.gov.

7. BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENT:

The requirement is for Philips North America Service Maintenance Agreement for Philips Brand equipment: Digital Diagnostic C90, EPIQ CVx, and EPIQ Elite G.

The Philips service agreement requires materials, software, and maintenance by Philips Brand certified technicians. The software, parts, supplies, and systems for the radiology equipment are proprietary to Philips North America, LLC. The future award will be made under VA’s mandatory HTME contract, VA797H-17-D-0022. This will be a Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase order. The period of performance is anticipated to be August 24, 2026, through August 23, 2027, for one year, with an estimated total contract value of $216,658.88.

8. RESPONSES AND MARKETPLACE ENGAGEMENT:

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, in accordance with RFO 5.201, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to fulfill this requirement by submitting a capability statement via email to Robert morgan at robert.morgan@va.gov, no later than August 21, 2026, by 12:00PM EST.

Responses will be reviewed for consideration in the Government’s assessment of the marketplace and may inform future procurement decisions.

9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of Veterans Affairs. The information received will be used solely for purposes of determining whether to proceed with competitive solicitation.

10. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

NCO 6, Hampton VA Medical Center, Bldg 27, 100 Emancipation Blvd, Hampton VA 23667

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