W065--Equipment, Compression Device Rental/Lease B+4, Ann Arbor

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for medical equipment rental. The notice, posted on July 15, 2025, pertains to the lease of 150 Cardinal 82106 Sequential Compression Device (SCD) Smartflow US units from Cardinal Health, a large business located in McGraw Park, Illinois. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and Product Service Code W065, with the VA planning to negotiate directly with Cardinal Health under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The devices will serve as prescription medical equipment for use in clinical settings and veterans' homes. The anticipated contract structure is a firm fixed price base year plus four option years arrangement.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intention to proceed with sole source negotiations, as the agency believes Cardinal Health is the only vendor capable of meeting their specific requirements. The response deadline is set for July 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, though the VA explicitly states this is not a Request for Proposal and responses will not be accepted after the deadline. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1 for "Only One Responsible Source," indicating that no competition is expected or planned. Since this is a sole source notification rather than a competitive solicitation, there are no specific eligibility criteria for other contractors to participate, as the VA has already identified Cardinal Health as their intended vendor. The Sequential Compression Devices will support the VA's clinical operations and home care services for veterans requiring this specialized medical equipment.