J065--Getinge Service Agreement New Contract Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, through Network Contracting Office 6, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for a Getinge Premium Service Plan. This procurement is specifically for the Hampton VA Medical Center located in Hampton, Virginia, and pertains to maintenance services for Getinge-brand medical equipment already purchased and in constant use at the facility. The agency has conducted market research and determined that Getinge USA is the only company certified to maintain this proprietary equipment. The contract falls under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a specific focus on medical equipment under Product Service Code J065.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the sole source procurement while offering an opportunity for other potential vendors to demonstrate their capability to provide equivalent services. Any business that believes it can provide a Getinge Premium Service Plan must submit written notice to the designated contracting officer by August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. Interested contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including company information, contact details, SAMs Unique Entity ID number, and critical authorization credentials such as manufacturer authorization letters or authorized dealer/distributor/reseller documentation. The government will consider all responses but retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the acquisition, and this notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes with no solicitation documents available.