The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lebanon VA Medical Center is seeking a sole-source acquisition for a GE CASE cardiopulmonary stress testing system. This justification and approval document outlines the need to replace existing, outdated equipment crucial for assessing heart conditions. The procurement is for a one-time, firm-fixed-price contract with Trillamed LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the sole authorized distributor for GE Healthcare products. GE Healthcare systems are mandated due to their exclusive compatibility with the VA-wide GE MUSE cardiology information system, which stores EKG studies. This sole-source award is authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008, citing Trillamed LLC's verified SDVOSB status, technical capability, and the lack of other qualified SDVOSB sources. Market research confirmed GE Healthcare as the sole manufacturer and Trillamed LLC as the sole authorized SDVOSB distributor. An intent to sole source and award notice will be posted, and the cost has been deemed fair and reasonable. This is a one-time purchase, but future acquisitions may be competed if more eligible distributors are identified.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, intends to award a sole source contract to TrillaMed, LLC for a GE CASE Cardiac Stress System for Treadmill. This notice, under Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0143, is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive proposals. The government believes TrillaMed, LLC is the only responsible source for this brand-name requirement. The contract will be a firm-fixed price with no option years, covering various components of the GE CASE V7 system. Responses to this notice, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous, must be received by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.