J065--Intent to Sole Source Birthing Manikin Service and Warranty

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, has published a Special Notice (J065) announcing its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for warranty and service of a Victoria Adult Advanced Birthing Simulator to Gaumard Scientific Co, Inc. This contract is designated for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC in Cleveland, Ohio. The agency believes that only the proposed vendor possesses the required capabilities to successfully fulfill this requirement. This notice satisfies the federal requirement for publication of proposed contract actions under FAR Subpart 13.2 and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals or a formal solicitation.

The purpose of this acquisition is to secure warranty and service support for specialized medical simulation equipment at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by the deadline of November 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. All responses must be submitted via email only to Jennifer Nowak, Contracting Specialist, at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov. There is no solicitation package available for this notice, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in responding. This acquisition falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance category (NAICS 811210) and specifically addresses the maintenance and repair of medical equipment and supplies.