6515--614-26-2-560-0115 - Zoll 'End of Life' Defibrillator Replacements (Nursing) (VA-26-00051301)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 9, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ZOLL defibrillator replacements at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VAMC in Memphis, TN. This procurement is for units that have reached end-of-life status and includes proprietary software, configuration, installation support, training, and associated manufacturer services. The requirement is being sole sourced to ZOLL Medical Corporation due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and exclusive rights to proprietary software and hardware. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit capability statements by April 09, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the provision of ZOLL defibrillator replacements, including:
- Proprietary software and configuration.
- Installation support and training.
- Associated manufacturer services to support VA clinical operations.
- Essential manufacturer-level configuration, software updates, and diagnostic capabilities to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source.
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103-1 and 13.501, soliciting from a single source.
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (size standard: 1,000 employees).
- Set-Aside: Sole Sourced to ZOLL Medical Corporation.
- Justification: ZOLL Medical Corporation is the OEM and the only source authorized to provide the necessary proprietary software, configuration, and technical support. Unauthorized third-party vendors are not permitted to perform software configuration, firmware updates, or technical servicing, as this may void warranties, cause system incompatibility, or compromise patient safety.
Submission & Evaluation
- This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
- Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.
- Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- The Government's determination not to compete based on responses received is solely at its discretion.
- Submission Deadline: April 09, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST.
- Contact: Mario Russell, Contract Specialist, at mario.russell@va.gov or 615-226-6774.
Place of Performance
- Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VAMC, 116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38104-1005, United States.