J065--Biosense Webster Service Agreement | Base 1 OY Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Biosense Webster. The contract is specifically for a Carto3 system Service Agreement to be implemented at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.2, targeting a precise medical equipment service and maintenance need. The notice identifies Biosense Webster, located in Diamond Bar, California, as the intended sole-source contractor for this agreement. The notice was published on February 28, 2025, with a response deadline of March 7, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to satisfy FAR 5.201(b)(1) publication requirements for a proposed contract action, providing transparency in the government's procurement process. While the VA is primarily targeting Biosense Webster for this contract, other contractors are permitted to submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration, though no formal solicitation will be issued. Contractors interested in responding must submit their materials to Christopher Council, the Contracting Officer, via email by March 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS category 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC category J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). Importantly, the VA will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in preparing or submitting responses to this notice. The contract is classified as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement and is specifically designed to secure service support for the Carto3 system at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.