"Notice of Intent to Sole Source" Maintenance on SUN CHECK Linear Accelerators at NMCP

The Defense Health Agency intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Sun Nuclear, Corp. for maintenance of SUN CHECK Linear Accelerators at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The contract's primary objective is to secure ongoing maintenance for specialized medical equipment, with Sun Nuclear, Corp. identified as the sole source capable of providing these services. Potential offerors have until February 23, 2025, to submit responses demonstrating why competitive procurement might be advantageous to the government. The evaluation criteria will require clear and convincing evidence that competition would not be cost or time prohibitive and would not hinder the mission objectives of the medical center. Any questions or comments should be directed to Contract Specialist Cynthia Scharnowske via email, with the subject line "Notice of Intent Submission 12207644".

The contract involves no specific set-aside designation and will cover a base year with four additional option years, starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The total estimated contract value is $121,425, targeting Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance services under NAICS code 811210. Sun Nuclear, Corp. is positioned as the exclusive contractor for this maintenance requirement, with the government retaining sole discretion in determining contract competition. The procurement falls under the PSC category J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. While this notice is not a formal request for quotes or proposals, it signals the government's intent to proceed with a direct award to Sun Nuclear, Corp. based on their unique capability to provide specialized linear accelerator maintenance services.