J065--Chillicothe VAMC Proaim Zeiss Forum Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Proaim Zeiss Forum service agreement to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC. The procurement is for medical equipment maintenance and repair services classified under Product Service Code J065 and NAICS code 811210. This notice was posted on April 16, 2026, and satisfies the federal publication requirement under FAR 5.201(b)(1) for proposed contract actions. The service agreement will support the Chillicothe VA Medical Center located in Chillicothe, Ohio, which serves the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 region.

Although the government intends to award the contract to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC, the notice provides an opportunity for interested contractors to submit capabilities statements or quotations by the April 22, 2026 deadline at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time for consideration. Responses should be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Michael E. Groneman and Contract Specialist Andrew Arnst, with no reimbursement available for submission costs. There are no specific eligibility criteria or set-asides mentioned, and no formal solicitation will be issued as this procurement is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13.2. This notice represents the government's compliance with transparency requirements while indicating a predetermined contractor selection based on the specialized nature of the Proaim Zeiss Forum equipment and service requirements at the medical facility.