J065--Intent to sole source Relocating CT (Philips Big Bore CT V4. 2) and CT Laser (DORADO/DORADOnov

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, published this Special Notice on February 25, 2026, announcing its intent to sole source a contract for relocation services of specialized medical equipment. The notice relates to the relocation of a Philips Big Bore CT V4.2 scanner and a DORADO/DORADOnova Laser System at the Durham VA Medical Center. The contract has been assigned solicitation number 36C24626Q0377 and is categorized under Product Service Code J065 (Medical Equipment Services) with an estimated value of $19 million. The Department's stated intention is to award this contract to LAP of America Laser Application LLC based on the vendor's specialized expertise and relevant experience with the existing equipment.

The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to relocate the medical equipment from the basement Radiation Oncology Department to a new location in the Specialty Care building while ensuring proper installation and operational integrity. Interested contractors must submit written responses by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time via email to Contracting Officer Byron Brown at Byron.Brown4@va.gov; telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Although the Department intends to award to a single source, it will consider written responses from other qualified businesses, though the final determination to compete or award remains at the government's sole discretion. The sole source justification is based on FAR 12.102(a), citing the specialized nature of the equipment and the requirement for vendor expertise specific to these systems. Contractors interested in challenging this sole source determination or demonstrating their capability must communicate all inquiries in writing to the contracting office located in Hampton, Virginia.