GE XR656 X-Ray System Replacement Parts and Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15), issued a Special Notice on January 30, 2026 regarding the procurement of replacement parts and installation services for a GE XR656 X-Ray System. This is an Intent to Sole Source Notice indicating the agency's intention to award a contract directly to GE Precision HealthCare, LLC, the original equipment manufacturer. The contract will support equipment repairs at Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The contracting activity is Network Contracting Office 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, which handles procurement for VISN 15 facilities. The NAICS classification is 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees, and the Product Service Code is 6525 (Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary).

The VA seeks to replace High Voltage Tank and Inverter components and install associated services for the existing GE XR656 X-Ray System, justifying sole source award based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and the requirement that only the original equipment manufacturer can provide repairs using certified professionals to maintain warranty coverage and equipment integrity. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time to amanda.williams16@va.gov with "Special Notice - 36C25526Q0180" in the subject line, demonstrating clear and unambiguous capability to perform the required services. There are no specific eligibility criteria beyond the ability to provide the specialized repair and installation services, though submissions must be in writing and will not be accepted via telephone. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed with sole source negotiations with GE Precision HealthCare, LLC under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).