J065--Stryker - Neptune 2 Docker ProCare Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10, under Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for a Stryker Neptune 2 Docker ProCare Agreement. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 6.302-1 authority. The government intends to negotiate directly with Stryker Corporation, believing that only this vendor possesses the necessary capabilities to meet the specific equipment maintenance requirements. The contract relates to medical equipment repair and maintenance services, as indicated by the PSC code J065. This is not a formal solicitation but rather a notice of the government's intent to proceed with sole-source procurement.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the government's intention to sole-source this requirement while allowing other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate competitive capabilities. Interested parties must submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by 2:00 PM EST on Friday, September 12, 2025, with all responses directed to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov. Any responding contractor must provide clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet the requirement and demonstrate that competition would benefit the government. The government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole-source award or consider alternative vendors. No solicitation package is available, and the government will not compensate vendors for any information submitted in response to this notice.