6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Stryker Lifepak 35 with Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 04 has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Stryker Corporation d/b/a Stryker Sales, LLC for medical equipment. The notice, posted on February 5, 2026, indicates that the Veterans Health Administration will negotiate directly with Stryker without competitive bidding under the authority of FAR 8.401. This procurement supports the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center's requirement to trade in and repurchase Stryker Lifepak 35 defibrillator equipment and related accessories. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price open market order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The notice serves as an announcement of the government's intent to award rather than a competitive solicitation or request for proposals.

The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to enable the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center to replace and upgrade its existing Stryker Lifepak 35 defibrillator equipment with new units and associated accessories. Interested vendors must submit responses to Contract Specialist Joanne Skaff at joanne.skaff@va.gov by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The required items include two Lifepak 35 units configured with specific capabilities (English language, master monitoring, SpO2, CO2, NIBP, temperature, and WiFi/cellular/landline connectivity), two printer kits, two rear storage bags, two power supply shipping kits, and two hospital-grade AC power cords. While this notice is posted publicly, it is not a traditional competitive opportunity; however, any vendor capable of supplying these requirements may respond to be considered. The sole source justification will be posted upon the Notice of Award, and the NAICS code 334510 applies to electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing.