J065--**J065** INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Move Spect CT & Level Floor (VA-25-00044912)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VA Network 23) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source procurement to GE Precision Healthcare. The procurement is related to moving a Spect CT and leveling a floor, falling under the NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The contract will be awarded with a size standard of $34.0 million, utilizing the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to specific proprietary components. The decision to proceed with a sole source procurement is based entirely on the government's discretion, without issuing a competitive solicitation. The Special Notice was posted on January 29, 2025, with a response deadline of February 5, 2025.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intention to directly award a contract to GE Precision Healthcare for specialized medical equipment maintenance and floor leveling services. The procurement is justified by the presence of proprietary components, including FDA-approved software and equipment-specific elements that limit competitive bidding. Contractors are not invited to submit quotes or proposals, as this is a predetermined sole source procurement. Eligibility is effectively limited to GE Precision Healthcare due to the unique proprietary nature of the required services. Any questions regarding the procurement should be directed to Timothy Kimmel, Contract Specialist at the Iowa City VA NCO23 contracting office, via email at timothy.kimmel@va.gov. The contract will be executed under the specific solicitation number 36C26325Q0411, with the contracting office located in Coralville, Iowa. Interested parties should note that this notice serves purely as an informational document and does not constitute a request for competitive bidding.