J065--Cerner - UniPOC Upgrade (CIN) | Base Plus 4 Option Years | Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (Network Contracting Office 10) in Cincinnati, Ohio has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. for a Siemens UniPOC B-Side Integration Service Agreement. This acquisition is for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center located at 3200 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The contract award will be processed under FAR Subpart 13.2, which governs simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation identification number is 36C25026Q0080, and the intended contractor is Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., located at 511 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, New York, with UEI number GC14SNHB3JN1. This Special Notice satisfies federal publication requirements under FAR 5.201(b)(1) and represents the government's proposed contract action.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to notify interested parties of the government's sole source procurement intent while providing an opportunity for potential contractors to submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration prior to award. Interested contractors must submit responses on or before Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time via email to Christopher Council, the Contracting Officer, at Christopher.Council@va.gov. While this notice does not constitute a formal request for quote and no solicitation will be made available, contractors are welcome to submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities, though the government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses. The contract represents an electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance opportunity (NAICS 811210) classified under medical, dental, and veterinary equipment maintenance and repair services (PSC J065). The contract structure includes a base year plus four option years for the Cerner UniPOC upgrade services at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.