J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source GE Optima 660 CAT Scan System Service and Support
ID: 36C26126Q0241Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44e4a7bfaf7d48efb0a27c6470275985/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 21, intends to award a sole source contract to GE Healthcare for the service and support of the GE Optima 660 CAT Scan System at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV. The contract will encompass maintenance services, including preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair, with specific requirements such as a one-year contract period, adherence to manufacturer schedules, and rapid response times for service calls. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of medical imaging equipment essential for patient care. Interested parties must submit compelling evidence of their capability to provide competitive services by December 10, 2025, and direct all inquiries to Contract Specialist Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael AlstonContract Specialist
    (559) 225-6100
    michael.alston@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26126Q0241_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to GE Healthcare for service and support of the GE Optima 660 CAT Scan System at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. This action, under Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0241, is being pursued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees, and the Product Service Code is J065 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies). This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence of advantageous competition by the response date of December 10, 2025. All inquiries should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov.
    36C26126Q0241.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to GE Precision Healthcare, LLC. This contract is for the procurement of service and support for the GE Optima 660 CAT Scan System. The solicitation number is 36C26126Q0241, with a response date of December 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The place of performance is the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV. This notice informs potential vendors of the government's plan to proceed with a non-competitive award for these specialized services.
    SOW Rev. 2.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for contract maintenance services for a GE Optima 660 CAT Scan System at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV. The contractor must provide all labor, transportation, parts, and expertise for preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair. Key requirements include a one-year contract period, adherence to manufacturer's preventive maintenance schedules, and specific response times for repair calls (less than 60 minutes for initial telephone response and within one hour for a technical representative). The contractor must have at least three years of experience with the equipment, provide trained field service representatives, use only manufacturer-approved factory service parts, and possess legal access to OEM proprietary diagnostic software. Performance standards emphasize maintaining equipment to manufacturer specifications, providing the latest software updates, annual PM inspections with proper labeling, and comprehensive service documentation for JCAHO purposes, including service histories and detailed repair reports. Services are generally performed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, with provisions for after-hours work. Contractors must coordinate with Biomedical Engineering, adhere to VA security protocols, and obtain a temporary badge for each visit.
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