J065--FY25-Base 4 Option-Arietta 70 Maintenance/Service agreement Service/Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 2 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation for a premium service agreement at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The contract pertains to a comprehensive maintenance service for an Arietta 70 Ultrasound Machine located in the operating room suite, with a contract period spanning from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. FUJIFILM is identified as the sole authorized provider for its ultrasound products, which justifies the sole source approach. The specific ultrasound machine in question has the serial number 206F8336/U7ARO453-EE#-54441.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a maintenance agreement that provides unlimited onsite repair and maintenance services for the Arietta 70 Ultrasound Machine, including unlimited probe exchanges and a loaner system if the primary device cannot be repaired onsite. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit written notifications via email to Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov by May 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and if no competitive responses are received, the VA will proceed with awarding the contract to FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation. The contract is structured with one base year and four option years, providing long-term service coverage for the medical equipment. While this is technically a competitive opportunity, the specifics suggest that FUJIFILM is uniquely positioned as the primary or sole qualified vendor due to its exclusive authorization to represent and warranty its ultrasound equipment.