J065--Intent to Sole Source Steris system monitoring and training

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Steris services for the Durham VA Medical Center located in Durham, North Carolina. The contract opportunity falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a potential value of $34 million. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), which allows solicitation from a single source. The notice specifically relates to Steris system monitoring and training services, with a unique identifier of 9284f112566a4b18bd8ae91dd8288505. The notice was posted on February 26, 2025, with responses due by February 27, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to engage Steris services for a comprehensive system implementation and training program at the Durham VA Medical Center. The scope of work includes a facility walkthrough, completion of IT requirements and documentation, order and installation of connectivity kits enabling ConnectCare functionality, activation of a Service Portal account, and conducting in-person Steris system training. While the notice is not a competitive quote request, businesses that believe they can meet the requirements may submit written responses with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability and expertise. All responses must be received by 4:00 PM EST on February 27, 2025, and should be emailed to Byron.Brown4@va.gov. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed acquisition based on the responses received. Notably, no solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted, emphasizing a structured and formal approach to this procurement opportunity.