6515--Audiometers in support of the VISN 23 VAHCS
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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), specifically VISN 23 VA Midwest Healthcare Network in Eagan, MN, has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source delivery order to Natus Medical for Audiometers. This action is based on Natus Medical being the proprietary developer and sole service provider for the required equipment. Responses from interested vendors are due by April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CT.
Purpose & Justification
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) for a proposed sole-source award to Natus Medical. The award is planned under Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) authority, specifically FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B), which permits sole-source procurement when only one source can provide unique or highly specialized supplies or services.
Market research indicates that Natus Medical is the proprietary developer and sole service provider for the Audiometers currently utilized by VISN 23. Furthermore, Natus Medical is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Madsen Astera 2 audiometer systems and holds exclusive proprietary maintenance rights. Any third-party maintenance would violate these rights and void equipment warranties.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source Delivery Order under FSS)
- Proposed Contractor: Natus Medical, 50 Commerce Dr, Suite 180, Schaumburg, IL 60173
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)
- PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
- Place of Performance: VISN 23 VA Midwest Healthcare Network, 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250, Eagan, MN 55121
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
- Published: April 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Submission & Contact
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can satisfy the requirement may submit a capability statement. This statement must include documentation from the proprietary rights holder Simplex Grinnell confirming the vendor's authorization as a reseller, dealer, or third party for these services.
Submissions should be emailed to Marie Weathers, Contracting Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov. The subject line must read: "Response to LSJ Audiometers". Responses will be reviewed to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis, though this decision remains at the Government's sole discretion.