J065--646-26-1-066-0132 | Leaf 2582 | PGH Siemens Emergency MRI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 4, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Siemens Medical Solutions for emergency services related to critical medical equipment. The Siemens MRI machine at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is currently out of service and requires immediate helium replenishment to prevent magnet quenching. The VA is pursuing this sole source award under FAR 6.103-2 citing unusual and compelling urgency. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). This special notice was posted on December 8, 2025, with an expedited response timeline.

The primary objective of this procurement is to restore critical diagnostic imaging capabilities at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center within an extremely compressed timeframe. Contractors interested in responding must submit detailed capabilities documentation by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on December 9, 2025, demonstrating their capacity to provide emergency services. The contract includes a 30-day performance period with services required to be completed within 72 hours of award, requiring rapid mobilization and on-site Field Service Engineer support. Key compliance requirements include adherence to NFPA-99, The Joint Commission standards, NEC, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations. While the VA intends to award the contract to Siemens Medical Solutions, the agency retains sole discretion regarding whether to compete the procurement, and interested vendors may submit proposals for consideration. The contract specialist Matthew Wright (matthew.wright6@va.gov or 717-673-3842) serves as the point of contact for inquiries.