The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes, specifically seeking information on the Patient Information Center iX (PIC 4) hardware and software for the Durham VA Medical Center. This notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0202, is not a solicitation for offers but aims to gather information to determine potential set-aside requirements for a future solicitation. The PIC 4 system is essential for patient monitoring. Interested companies, regardless of size or socioeconomic category, are invited to respond via email to Monique Cordero (Monique.Cordero@va.gov) by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Responses should include company contact information, SAM UEI number, socioeconomic status, relevant certifications, and a capabilities statement. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334510, pertaining to Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Potential sources must be registered in SAM and the SBA DSBS databases and have favorable past performance information in government databases.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Philips North Americal, LLC for a one-time upgrade of their patient monitoring system. This upgrade will transition the current Intelli Vue Information Center (PIC 3) to the PIC 4 system at the Durham VAMC nurses' stations. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, allowing negotiation with a single source. The contract will be for a period of less than one year. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement may submit their interest and capabilities to monique.cordero@va.gov by January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. The notice explicitly states that only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products are acceptable, prohibiting gray market or remanufactured items. This is not a request for quotation, and the government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses received.