J065--646 | Alaris Pumps PM&R | NCO 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4) issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source contract on November 20, 2025, for preventative maintenance and repair services of CareFusion Alaris Infusion Pump Systems. The solicitation, numbered 36C24426P0070, is being conducted by the VA Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), which serves the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This sole source procurement is being pursued pursuant to FAR 12.102 and represents the VA's determination that only CareFusion Solutions, located in San Diego, California, is capable of providing the specialized services required. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis with a base year and four option years. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment).

The purpose of this contract is to ensure ongoing preventative maintenance, repair services, and technical support for approximately 1,225 Alaris infusion pump medical devices distributed across three VA facilities in the Pittsburgh area. Services include 24/7 technical telephone support, software management and enhancements, on-site technical updates, staff training, access to pharmacy and clinical consultants, quarterly infusion data reports, and comprehensive preventative maintenance performed according to original equipment manufacturer requirements. The response deadline for this Notice of Intent is November 26, 2025, at 10:00 Eastern Time, and interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov or 717-673-3842 for additional information. Since this is a sole source procurement, the contract has already been justified as necessary due to the specialized nature of the equipment and services required. The contractor must comply with strict security and privacy requirements, including data protection protocols, incident reporting procedures, and mandatory annual training for all personnel involved in the engagement.