J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | PHILIPS Healthcare Allura Xper FD20 Repair | Huntington VAMC | 581-25-3-086-0242

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 has issued a Special Notice for equipment repair of a Philips Healthcare Allura Xper FD20 medical imaging device at the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center. The notice indicates a sole source procurement directly with Philips Healthcare as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This federal contract opportunity is classified under NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code of J065 for medical equipment maintenance and repair. The Special Notice was posted on May 28, 2025, with a response deadline of June 2, 2025. The procurement is not utilizing any specific set-aside criteria and will be handled through the VA's standard contracting processes.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure equipment repair services specifically for the Allura Xper FD20 medical device, with Philips Healthcare being the sole qualified vendor. Contractors interested in this opportunity must respond by June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with all communications directed to Contract Specialist Patricia Thai at Patricia.Thai@va.gov. Philips Healthcare has been identified as the exclusive provider due to their status as the OEM, with demonstrated capabilities including nationwide service coverage through 200 Field Service Engineers, rapid one-hour telephone response, and on-site technical support within four working hours. The justification emphasizes that alternative vendors cannot guarantee OEM specification compatibility or provide certified parts specific to this medical equipment. The procurement will be archived 60 days after the response date, and interested parties should carefully review the sole source justification letter detailing Philips' unique qualifications for this contract.