J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for AQUARIUS XT SYSTEM
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0083
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
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 Network Contracting Office 21 intends to award a sole-source contract to Laborie Medical Technologies Corp for maintenance and repair services of the Aquarius XT System, which is specialized urology examination equipment. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, with the justification that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer can perform the complex maintenance and repairs required for this system. The continued operation of this equipment is critical to ensuring veterans receive timely medical services. Interested parties who believe they can provide equivalent services must submit their capabilities and evidence via email to bruce.lundva@va.gov by 12:00 PM PST on October 13, 2025. The government emphasizes that responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of the company's ability to provide identical services, though the final determination to compete or not compete remains solely at the government's discretion.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $35 million. Laborie Medical Technologies Corp is identified as the intended sole-source recipient and appears to be the current OEM provider for the Aquarius XT System. The contract structure will be a Firm Fixed Price award with a twelve-month performance period. The procurement falls under Product Service Code J065 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and no solicitation document will be posted since this is intended as a non-competitive acquisition.
Notice text
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This is an intent to sole source notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent to sole source and synopsis of proposed action.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract to Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. The contract will be a twelve (12) month Firm Fixed award. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, with a small business size standard of $35 Million, and the FSC/PSC is J065.
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award an Open Market Sole Source Firm Fixed award to provide service to the Aquarius XT System which is used for urology exams.. The continued operation of the system is vital to ensuring that all veterans receive their medications in a timely manner. Due the complex nature of the system only OEM is permitted to perform maintenance and repairs.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by 12:00 PM PST 13 October 2025 via email to bruce.lundva@va.gov. All responses received by the closing date specified herein will be considered by the Government, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide the same services by the required date. However, a determination by the Government to not compete is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126Q0083_1.docx | DOCX document |
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