J065--Notice of Intent Alcon Constellation Full Preventive Service for the VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather CA
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0100
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Alcon Vision, LLC for maintenance and repair services on medical equipment. The VA Northern California Health Care System, located in Mather, California, requires full-service support including repairs, corrective and preventative maintenance, and replacement parts for two Constellation LXT vitrectomy units. The procurement is being executed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits sole source contracting when only one source can meet government requirements. Alcon Vision, LLC has been identified as the sole viable provider due to the proprietary and specialized nature of the vitrectomy equipment. The contract vehicle will consist of a one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods. This notice was posted on October 20, 2025, by the Veterans Integrated Service Network 21.
Prospective contractors interested in this opportunity must submit detailed technical documentation demonstrating their capabilities to service the Constellation LXT units by October 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM Pacific Time via email. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the VA will review any submissions received and retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the non-competitive award based on responses. The requirement falls under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $34 million, and is classified under PSC Code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. Interested contractors should note that no formal solicitation package will be issued, and the government will not bear any costs associated with proposal preparation. This Special Notice represents the only announcement the VA will issue for this procurement.
Notice text
This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source being available to meet the Government s needs. The contract will be for a one (1) year base period, and four (4) one (1) year option periods.
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for a full-service contract that includes repairs, corrective and preventative maintenance and replacement of original equipment manufacturer parts for two (2) each Alcon Vision, LLC s Constellation LXT vitrectomy units to Alcon Vision, LLC, 6201 South FWY, Fort Worth, Texas 76134. There are no other sources of supply/service that will satisfy agency requirements. The Constellation LXT vitrectomy units are in use at the VA Northern California Health Care System, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655. Alcon Vision, LLC is the only source that can perform repairs/maintenance to the vitrectomy units due to the proprietary nature of this equipment, no other company was found that has authorized third-party service providers.
NAICS Code for this requirement is 811210 with a small business size standard of $34M.
No formal solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.
However, prospective contractors who believe they can successfully quote must provide specific detailed technical documentation to support such claims of abilities. The Government will review any submittals received in response to this notice prior to 3:30 pm Pacific Time on October 24, 2025. All documentation must be submitted via email. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of responses to this announcement. This is the only notice that will be issued for these items. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Send documentation to the Contracting Specialist Megan Barr at megan.barr@va.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126Q0100.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J065--Alcon Constellation Full Preventive/Corrective Service for Two Vitrectomy Systems | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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