J065--Service: Surgical Equipment Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8), Network Contracting Office has issued a Special Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0205) for a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to provide preventive maintenance and emergency repair services for surgical instruments at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville, Florida. This contract opportunity, classified under NAICS code 811210 and PSC code J065, was posted on January 9, 2026, and represents the VA's intent to award to a single contractor rather than pursue open competition. The estimated contract value is $547,159.44, with the primary objective of ensuring surgical equipment operates in compliance with original equipment manufacturer standards while maintaining patient safety at the facility.

Interested contractors must submit a capability statement by January 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to Contracting Officer Heidi Parrish at heidi.parrish@va.gov or by phone at 352-278-5990. The VA's Notice of Intent to Sole Source indicates that Stryker Corporation, located in Portage, Michigan, is the proposed awardee, though the VA retains discretionary authority to proceed with competition based on the quality and relevance of capability statements received. While this is structured as a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, no specific set-asides for small business or disadvantaged contractors are indicated in this notice. Contractors should note that responses will be archived for 60 days following the submission deadline, and the contracting office is located at 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608-1197.