6515--stryker neptune power pcba replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Stryker for specialized medical equipment replacement at the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of eight Stryker Neptune 120/100 VAC Power PCBAs, which are critical components for medical equipment operations. The notice falls under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and is assigned solicitation number 36C24626Q0055. The contracting agency is specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, which operates under the Veterans Health Administration. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) for single source solicitation, indicating the specialized nature of the required equipment.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested businesses must submit written responses by 12:00 PM EST on September 24, 2025, via email to Emily Donahue at Emily.Donahue@va.gov, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. To be considered, contractors must provide sufficient detail demonstrating relevant past experience and expertise in meeting the specified requirements for Stryker Neptune power circuit board assemblies. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation documents are available. However, the government retains complete discretion in determining whether to compete the acquisition based on any responses received, and any business believing it can meet the technical requirements may submit supporting evidence for consideration.