J065--Sun Nuclear Equipment Maintenance for Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract with Sun Nuclear Corporation. The contract is specifically for equipment maintenance services at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, focusing on specialized radiation measurement devices including the ArcCheck Radiation Counter, SRS MapCheck, and IC Profiler QC devices. This procurement is being conducted under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 using simplified acquisition procedures. Sun Nuclear Corporation is the only vendor authorized to complete maintenance, provide software updates, and service these specific machines. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with a base year and four potential one-year option periods.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole source designation must submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer, Joni Dorr, by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 18, 2025. To be considered, firms must provide detailed supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the contract requirements, including a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) verifying authorized service vendor status per VAAR Clause 852.212-71(c). The contract falls under NAICS Code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a business size standard of $34.0 Million. While the government will evaluate any responses received, they retain sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source procurement. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted, making written documentation the only method for potential vendors to express interest or challenge the sole source determination.