J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Medtronic O-arm and S8 Service
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q1048
- 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
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System, issued a Notice of Intent on August 2, 2026 to sole-source a corrective and preventative maintenance support contract to Medtronic INC under FAR 6.103-1 authority, with responses due by August 10, 2026. The sole-source restriction applies; no competitive proposals are being solicited. The contract covers maintenance and support for three pieces of Medtronic equipment: an O-ARM C4273 mobile R/F unit, a STEALTHSTATION S8 stereotactic imaging system, and an S8 Planning Station workstation, with performance at VA Palo Alto, Building 100, Room E1120, Palo Alto, California. The base contract period runs September 20, 2026 through September 19, 2027, with O-ARM coverage beginning February 16, 2027 upon warranty expiration. Services include replacement parts, corrective maintenance with diagnostics and labor, software maintenance and upgrades, planned preventative maintenance, and 24/7 phone and remote support via an 800-number line. Contractor personnel must be factory-trained and certified technicians complying with VA safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and facility policies. Work is performed during regular administrative hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays) unless otherwise specified. The NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the PSC is J065. Responses asserting that competition would be advantageous to the Government must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence and address all aspects of the attached Performance Work Statement. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) located 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290 is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government s intent to award a sole source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The intended contractor is Medtronic INC, 200 Medtronic Drive, Lafayette, CO, 80026 United States.
VACCHCS is seeking to negotiate a sole source award to Medtronic, INC. to provide Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Support Service for Medtronic O-arm O2, S8 with EM, and S8 Planning Station at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement Draft.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is, 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Product of Service Code for this requirement is J065 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. The 2022 Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $19.0 Million.
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must be able to prove that provides clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Additionally, all responses must address all aspects of the attached Performance Work Statement. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to gary.christensen@va.gov with 36C26126Q1048 Medtronic Service and Support referenced in the subject line. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126Q1048.docx | DOCX document | |
| PWS Medtronic DRAFT.pdf |
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