Intent to sole source abbot maintenance base plus 2

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – 36C26326Q1072 – DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole source award to Abbott Labatories, INC . for Service and Technology Maintenance. This award will be a purchase order for the equipment and under FAR Part 12 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. The NAICS code is 881210 and the size standard is $34 Million. The PSC is J065.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.  The Government will consider responses received by the closing date of this notice. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive acquisition or a small business set-aside competitive acquisition. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If the Government decides to compete this requirement in the open market, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

A determination to not compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Description of the Requirement:

This procurement provides annual Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service, maintenance,repairs, and technology upgrades for the Abbott electrophysiology systems used at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Coverage includes the EnSite X cardiac mapping system, Ampere generator, Cool Point pump, TactiSys Quartz, ViewMate Multi ultrasound system, ICE ultrasound probes, EP‑4 cardiac stimulator, and Workmate Claris system, along with all associated peripherals.

The service plan includes:
• Preventive maintenance (PM)
• Corrective maintenance, onsite repairs within required response windows
• 24/7 technical support
• Loaner equipment as needed
• Software upgrades, expansion modules, and commercially released hardware updates
• Universal coverage for mapping system peripherals and ICE probes
• Priority overnight shipping of replacement parts
• Remote diagnostics capabilities
• Full-service entitlements for all listed hardware and probes

These items are proprietary to Abbott. The electrophysiology system and all components operate using Abbott‑specific software, hardware, firmware, sensors, cables, and integration modules. No authorized third‑party service providers exist for the EnSite X platform or Abbott electrophysiology generator and ultrasound systems. If equipment is repaired/altered by a third party, it may void any warranties and require replacement of parts or systems.

Ensite X Amp - $55,000

Ensite X DWS - $23,000

Ensite X Field Frame - $10,000

Ensite X Surface Link - $4,336

 Ensite X Patient Ref Sensor 1 - $1,212

Ensite X Patient Ref Sensor 3 - $2,400

Tactisys - $15,225

Ampere - $24,602

Ampere Remote - $11,358

Cool Point Pump - $13,475

VMM I/O board - $480

VMM Monitor - $1838

VMM P8-2Ts Transducer - $17,952

VMM P83-TEE Transducer - $80,000

VMM P8-2TS TEE Transducer - $70,000

VMM L9-3s Transducer - $19,000

VMM ViewFlex CIM - $19,000

POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:

1.            Company name, address, primary contact(s), e-mail address & phone number.

2.            A letter from the manufacturer stating your firm is an authorized distributor of theirs. This letter shall be signed by the manufacturer and dated not more than one year ago.

3.            SAM UEI number.

4.            State if your firm, under the NAICS code, is a large business, small business, service-disabled-veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, HUB zone 8(a), women-owned small business or a small-disadvantaged business.

5.            State if your firm has required items on Schedule (FSS, GSA, SEWP, other…). If so, state the contract number.

6.            If your firm is a Socio-economic small business (WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB…), state if your firm is a Non-Manufacturer under the Non- Manufacturing Rule.  Information regarding the Non-Manufacturer Rule can be found at these links:

1. Nonmanufacturer rule | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

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1. https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20nonmanufacturer%20rule,if%20it%20is%20a%20nonmanufacturer

HOW TO RESPOND:

All responses must have the VA Identifier: 36C26326Q1072 in the subject line of the email.

All responses must be received no later than: 10:00 AM Central Time, September 15th, 2026.

All responses must be submitted to this email address:  Becky.Delossantos@va.gov