J065--Intent to Sole Source to Stryker Neptune Service Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a service contract to Stryker Sales, LLC for the maintenance and repair of Stryker Neptune medical equipment. This Special Notice (36C26126Q0268) was posted on December 16, 2025, and represents the government's plan to procure OEM parts and repair services exclusively from Stryker, identified as the sole manufacturer and exclusive provider of this equipment in the United States. The contract will include a base year followed by four one-year option periods and falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million. This procurement is categorized under PSC J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies), reflecting the specialized nature of the medical equipment servicing required.

Interested parties have until December 19, 2025, at 10 A.M. PST to respond with their capabilities and an authorization letter from Stryker Neptune PM Services, submitted to contracting officer Durell Salaz. While this Special Notice invites potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities, the government has explicitly noted this is not a competitive quote request, and it retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on responses received. Participation requires vendors to obtain authorization from Stryker Neptune PM Services, effectively limiting eligibility to entities approved by the equipment manufacturer. The notice provides an opportunity for vendors to present alternatives or challenge the sole source determination, though the VA's existing relationship with Stryker and the exclusive nature of OEM parts availability present significant barriers to competing for this contract.