J065--Cardiohelp Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source service contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for comprehensive maintenance and service of CardioHelp medical equipment. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $34 million. This notice is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, which permits negotiation on a sole-source basis when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contracting office for this procurement is located within VISN 10's Network Contracting Office in Kettering, Ohio. The notice invites interested parties to submit evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government before the final award decision is made.

The Special Notice pertains to establishing a comprehensive service plan for two specific Getinge CardioHelp Equipment units (models #90413800 and #90413804) at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The initial contract period is scheduled from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. All responses demonstrating that competition would be advantageous must be submitted via email to Janel Tate-Montgomery at Janel.Tate-Montgomery@va.gov no later than 8:00 AM on March 31, 2026. There are no specific eligibility criteria outlined; however, any contractor responding must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. No solicitation package is currently available, and the Government retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole-source award or pursue competitive alternatives based on responses received.