6515--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE ZOLL DEFIBRILLATOR SOFTWARE
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 the Network Contract Office 22, has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Sole Source the procurement of Zoll Defibrillator Dashboard Software Upgrade, licenses, and subscriptions for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The estimated cost for a base year and two option years is $100,175.00. Responses to this intent are due by March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The VA requires an upgrade to existing Zoll Defibrillator Dashboard software licenses and subscriptions to ensure ongoing patient care at the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. This procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies). The upgrade is critical for maintaining the functionality and compatibility of vital medical equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 6515
- Estimated Value: $100,175.00 (Base + 2 Option Years)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
Sole Source Rationale
The justification for a sole source award to Zoll Medical Corporation is based on exclusive licensing agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The VA determined that other products are incompatible with their existing Zoll defibrillator equipment, would void warranties, and render the vital medical devices useless. Market research, including a Request for Information (RFI), identified numerous SDVOSB/VOSB vendors, but the exclusive licensing structure ultimately limited viable options to a single source. Urgency and time constraints were also cited as contributing factors. The Contracting Officer has certified the justification as accurate and complete, deeming the offered price fair and reasonable.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this notice, please contact Anette Doan, Contracting Officer, at anette.doan@va.gov or 562-766-2200.