6515--614-26-2-560-0115 - Zoll 'End of Life' Defibrillator Replacements (Nursing) (VA-26-00051301)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24926Q0169
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. Vamc 116 North Pauline Street Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is seeking to procure ZOLL defibrillator replacements for units that have reached end-of-life status at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VAMC in Memphis, Tennessee. The requirement encompasses replacement defibrillator units, proprietary software, configuration, installation support, training, and manufacturer services necessary to maintain compatibility with existing ZOLL defibrillator platforms currently deployed at the facility. This procurement will be sole sourced to ZOLL Medical Corporation under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.103-1, as the manufacturer is the only authorized provider of the required proprietary software, firmware, and technical support necessary to ensure system compatibility and compliance with manufacturer safety standards. The government is conducting this procurement as a sources sought notice, allowing interested parties to submit evidence of capability demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous; however, the determination to compete remains solely at the government's discretion. The deadline for interested parties to submit evidence of capability is April 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST, while the official response date is April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, with the notice archiving 60 days after the response date.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is intended for sole source award to ZOLL Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the original equipment manufacturer of the defibrillator systems. The contracting office is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (ZIP 37129), with Mario Russell serving as the Contract Specialist (mario.russell@va.gov, 615-226-6774). The Product Service Code is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), and the applicable NAICS code is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No Recovery Act funds are associated with this procurement, and the specific award value or quantity of defibrillator units is not disclosed in the sources sought notice. ZOLL Medical Corporation maintains exclusive rights to device firmware, diagnostic tools, system architecture, software updates, and authorized service procedures, as third-party vendors are not authorized to perform software configuration, firmware updates, or technical servicing due to proprietary constraints and warranty considerations.
Notice text
The requirement will be sole sourced to ZOLL Medical Corporation, 269 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, for the provision of ZOLL defibrillator replacements for units that have reached end-of-life status, including proprietary software, configuration, installation support, training, and associated manufacturer services required to support VA clinical operations.
ZOLL Medical Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source authorized to provide the required proprietary software, configuration, and technical support necessary to ensure compatibility with the existing ZOLL defibrillator platform currently deployed within the facility. The manufacturer maintains exclusive rights to the device firmware, diagnostic tools, and system architecture required to configure and support these life-saving medical devices. The manufacturer also maintains control over software updates, device configuration protocols, and authorized service procedures.
A sole source letter received from **ZOLL Medical Corporation indicates that the manufacturer does not authorize third-party vendors to perform software configuration, firmware updates, or technical servicing on ZOLL defibrillator systems due to the proprietary nature of the hardware and software. Engagement of unauthorized third-party vendors may void applicable warranties and service agreements and could result in system incompatibility or failure to meet manufacturer performance specifications.
This procurement also requires manufacturer-level configuration, software updates, and diagnostic capabilities to ensure proper operation and continued compliance with manufacturer safety standards. Use of non-authorized service providers may compromise system functionality, patient safety, and device reliability.
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with **Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.103-1 and **Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501, soliciting from a single source. The applicable NAICS code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit information no later than 11:59 p.m. CST, April 09, 2026 to:
mario.russell@va.gov
Responses received will be evaluated; however, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Determination by the Government not to compete with the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24926Q0169.docx | DOCX document |
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