The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Network Contracting Office (NCO-8) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for preventive maintenance and emergency repair services specifically for surgical instruments at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NFSG VHS) in Gainesville, FL. The solicitation number for this procurement is 36C24826Q0205, with a response date of January 14, 2026. The contracting office is located in Gainesville, FL, and the point of contact is Heidi Parrish. This notice indicates the VA's plan to secure specialized services for critical surgical equipment through a non-competitive process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 8, Network Contracting Office (NCO-8), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Stryker Corporation. This contract, valued at an estimated $547,159.44, is for preventive maintenance and emergency repair services for Stryker brand surgical instruments. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements, ensuring compliance with OEM standards and patient safety. The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), with a size standard of $34 million. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties can submit capability statements by 4:30 PM ET on January 14, 2026, to Heidi Parrish, Contracting Officer, at Heidi.parrish@va.gov. The government retains discretion in its decision not to compete the contract.