ContractSpecial Notice

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Magnetom 7T MRI Magnet services

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• FY26NCO211315
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a sole-source contract for Magnetom 7T MRI Magnet services at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The work involves repairs and related service to maintain the current service contract, with Siemens Healthineers identified as the OEM and the only capable source for the requirement. The effort is for performance in San Francisco and is described as a non-competitive action under the simplified acquisition threshold, with the contract structured as a base period plus two one-year option years and a possible six-month extension. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by email to robert.clark4@va.gov no later than May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, including proof of authorization and their UEI.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334517
Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
P03 JA Siemens 7T.CO.pdf
PDF•233 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a sole source award to Siemens Healthineers for Magnetom 7T MRI Magnet services at the San Francisco Medical Center (SFVAMC). The contract, valued at $294,103.08, includes a base period and two one-year option years, plus a potential six-month extension. Siemens Healthineers is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only contractor capable of performing the required repairs to maintain the current service contract and ensure patient/user safety. Market research was not conducted due to the proprietary nature of the device and the risk of voiding the warranty if any other vendor attempted repairs.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 27, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Point of Contact

Name
robert.clark4@va.gov

Place of Performance

San Francisco, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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