J065--Intent to Sole Source Boston Scientific Corp. _Greenlight Laser

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Boston Scientific Corporation for annual preventive maintenance and service of the Boston Scientific Greenlight Laser. This is not a competitive solicitation or request for proposals, but rather a formal notification of the VA Medical Center's intention to proceed with a non-competitive award. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base year plus three option years. Boston Scientific Corporation, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is identified as both the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the sole authorized service provider for the Greenlight Laser equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a small business size standard of $34 million.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intent to use sole source procurement procedures under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, justified by the manufacturer's exclusive authorization to service the equipment. Interested parties have until June 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to identify their interests and capabilities to respond to this requirement, though the government emphasizes that determining whether to compete this award remains solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. No formal solicitation package will be made available, and telephone requests will not be honored. The authority for restricting competition is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), and no solicitation will be posted to Contract Opportunities. Contractors interested in this maintenance and repair opportunity must demonstrate capability in medical equipment servicing, specifically for precision laser systems used in medical procedures.