J065--Heart-Lung Machine Maintenance Minneapolis VAMC
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0076
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, has published a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) for a proposed sole source, firm-fixed price contract for heart-lung machine maintenance at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The contracting action is being conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which permits sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The VA intends to award the contract to Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the heart-lung bypass machines currently in use at the facility. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and falls within product service code J065. The Special Notice was posted on November 5, 2025, and represents the government's formal announcement of its procurement intent prior to award.
The objective of this Special Notice is to provide notice of the sole source procurement while simultaneously inviting other vendors to demonstrate their capability to service and maintain the Terumo System 1 Heart-Lung Bypass Machines if they can meet the government's requirements. Interested vendors have seven calendar days from publication to submit written capability statements to Robert.bennett8@va.gov; submissions will be evaluated to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted. The contract involves full-service maintenance for four heart-lung machines on a firm-fixed price basis with a base year plus one option year structure. Terumo has been identified as the sole source provider due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, parts, and software, as well as manufacturer-imposed restrictions on installation and servicing by unauthorized third parties. While no specific estimated contract value is disclosed in the notice, all responsible sources meeting the government's technical and operational requirements are eligible to submit proposals for consideration.
Notice text
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer who provides approved parts, software and maintenance that are proprietary in nature. No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the product service code is J065.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that the equipment TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION provides is proprietary. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Robert.bennett8@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26326Q0076_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J065--Heart-Lung Machine Service - MPLS Award Notice | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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