J065--ePlex 2 Tower System Intent to Sole Source Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio) published this Special Notice on March 31, 2026, announcing its intent to sole source a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a Roche ePlex 2 Tower System. The acquisition is designated for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and falls under Product Service Code J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies) and NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The Government intends to award the contract exclusively to Roche Diagnostics Corporation, located at 9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, based on its determination that only this vendor possesses the required capabilities to meet the requirement. This notice fulfills the publication requirement under FAR 5.201(b)(1) for proposed contract actions and provides an opportunity for interested parties to challenge the sole source justification.

While this Special Notice does not constitute a competitive solicitation or formal request for proposals, interested contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation by the April 8, 2026 deadline at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be directed to Sara Wood, the Contracting Officer, via email at sara.wood1@va.gov. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in preparing responses to this notice. Eligible parties do not require specific pre-qualification status; however, any submission must provide substantial evidence refuting the Government's sole source determination and establishing the submitter's capability to supply the ePlex 2 Tower System and associated services. No solicitation package is currently available, and the Government's position remains that Roche Diagnostics Corporation alone can satisfy this medical equipment requirement for the Cleveland VA Medical Center.