J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | VARIAN SOFTWARE & HARDWARE SERVICE CONTRACT | VA MARYLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | 04/15/2025 to 04/14/2027 | BASE PLUS OPTION YEARS
ID: 36C24525Q0404Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b4c6c451835b44139e9f389b53f9968b/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract for Varian Software and Hardware Service at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, covering the period from April 15, 2025, to April 14, 2027. The contract will focus on maintaining proprietary Varian systems, including the Aria, Eclipse, DoseLab, Mobius3D software, and the EDGE Linear Accelerator, requiring services such as annual maintenance inspections, software upgrades, on-site support, and technical assistance. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity and reliability of essential medical equipment used in patient care, and it aims to identify qualified small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of fulfilling these requirements. Interested vendors must respond with their qualifications by contacting Patricia Thai at Patricia.Thai@va.gov, noting that this announcement is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Patricia ThaiContracting Specialist
Patricia.Thai@va.gov
Files
Title
Posted
36C24525Q0404_1.docx
Mar 26, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The VA Maryland Health Care System has announced an Intent to Sole Source for a Varian Software and Hardware Service Contract covering the period from April 15, 2025, to April 14, 2027. The contract will be based at the Baltimore VA Medical Center and focuses on maintaining proprietary Varian systems, including the Aria, Eclipse, DoseLab, Mobius3D software, and the EDGE Linear Accelerator. Key services include annual maintenance inspections, software upgrades, on-site support, and technical service. The contract allows for a base year plus an optional year and requires the contractor to adhere to specific safety and operational protocols while providing support, including reporting to the Baltimore VAMC Biomedical Engineering department. The document emphasizes that this announcement is for market research, aiming to identify qualified small businesses capable of fulfilling the contract, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Vendors are invited to respond with their qualifications, but it clearly states that this notice does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to award a contract.
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