J065--PB980 Ventilators Service, STL Covidien Sales, LLC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source service contract to Covidien Sales, LLC for PB980 Ventilators Service. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with Product Service Code J065 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies. This notice was posted on July 14, 2025, and is specifically not a request for competitive quotes. The Veterans Health Administration's Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, a civilian agency within the VA, is the issuing organization. The solicitation number is 36C25525P0378, and the contracting officer is Paul Dixon Jr.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for interested parties to demonstrate why competition would be advantageous. Contractors who believe they can provide the required ventilator services must submit capability packages by 10:00 AM CST on July 18, 2025, to paul.dixon@va.gov. Any response must present clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government, as the final determination to compete or proceed with sole source procurement remains at the government's sole discretion. The notice emphasizes that the government has no obligation to acknowledge receipt of submissions, provide feedback to respondents, or award a contract based on this notice. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Paul Dixon Jr. at 913-946-1109 or paul.dixon@va.gov for additional information, and the government reserves the right to use any submitted information for purposes deemed necessary and legally appropriate.