Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24725Q0226
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 7
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Charleston, South Carolina 29401, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract with Spacelabs Healthcare, LLC for software support and maintenance services at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The notice pertains to the Spacelabs ICS software interface used for the medical center's telemetry system, which coordinates patient vital data monitoring. The contract falls under NAICS code 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. VA has determined that Spacelabs Healthcare is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services due to the proprietary nature of their software and the specialized training of their engineers. The sole source justification is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source.
Contractors interested in this opportunity may submit a capabilities statement and qualifications electronically to Jeremy Calligan, the Contracting Officer, by 12:00 noon EST on February 17, 2025. The primary objective of this contract is to ensure continuous and uninterrupted technical support for the medical center's patient monitoring systems, with a focus on maintaining critical healthcare infrastructure. Spacelabs Healthcare is uniquely positioned as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with exclusive access to proprietary software and system updates. While this is not a formal solicitation, the VA is open to receiving detailed responses from potential contractors that demonstrate their qualifications. The agency emphasizes that submission does not guarantee contract award and reserves the right to use submitted information as deemed necessary. Respondents are advised to provide comprehensive and sufficiently detailed information to allow the government to evaluate their capabilities fully. The notice includes a clear disclaimer that the government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt of or provide feedback on submitted materials.
Notice text
The Columbia VA NCO-7, in support of the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, intends to award a sole source to Spacelabs Healthcare, LLC for software support and maintenance services at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Spacelabs Healthcare, LLC is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services.
Description:
Spacelabs ICS is the software interface for the telemetry system throughout the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC. This system coordinates patient vitals data back to central monitors with the nurses to help track patient status. OEM support for troubleshooting, updates, and technical support is needed to ensure no issues cause patient care degradation. The software and updates used on the Spacelabs Systems are proprietary to Spacelabs Healthcare. Only Spacelabs Healthcare trained engineers have access to the proprietary software and updates used on this system. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Spacelabs Healthcare, LLC is the only source capable of providing the required services.
This is not a solicitation, nor is a solicitation available. However, interested organizations may submit a capabilities statement and qualifications. Responses must be in writing and must be submitted electronically to Jeremy Calligan, Contracting Officer, at Jeremy.calligan@va.gov by 12:00 noon EST on, February 17, 2025.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
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