Emergency Repair of GE ultrasound machine

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (VA VHA VISN 16) has issued a Special Notice for an emergency repair of a GE ultrasound machine located at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The notice announces the intent to sole source a contract to GE Precision Healthcare LLC for repairing a non-functional LOGIQ E9 Ultrasound machine's back-end processor. The procurement falls under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 811210 with a small business size standard of $34 million per year. The statutory authority for this acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2, which covers unusual and compelling urgency. The contract will be a Firm Fixed award specifically for the emergency repair of the specified ultrasound equipment.

Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity must submit their capabilities by 2:00 PM CST on May 20, 2025, via email to Kevin Pollard. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence of the ability to provide the same services by the required date, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract. The repair must be performed by manufacturer-trained GE technicians who are factory-certified on the specific device, with services to be completed within 5 days after contract award. Eligible contractors must demonstrate current factory training and certification, comply with federal, state, and manufacturer regulatory requirements, and maintain access to the most up-to-date manufacturer software. The work will be performed during normal business hours at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, with a guaranteed 95% equipment uptime rate. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be posted publicly.