6515--Millington CBOC Audiology Custom Sound Room
Overview
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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 Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to E3 Diagnostics, Inc. for a custom Eckel Audiology Sound Room for the Millington Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Millington, TN. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but an opportunity for other sources to challenge the sole source basis. Capability statements are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and installation of a custom Eckel Audiology Sound Room. This equipment is essential for the audiology services provided at the Millington CBOC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC: 6515 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
- Period of Performance: February 20, 2026, to June 5, 2026
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Published: February 18, 2026
Submission Requirements for Challenging Sources
Sources interested in challenging the sole source award must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required sound room. Submissions must include:
- Management and technical data
- Cost information
- Convincing evidence of capability, including authorized distributorship.
- Format: Adobe PDF attachment via email to Elizabeth.Trimm@va.gov.
- Page Limit: Maximum six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages.
- Font Size: No smaller than 10-point.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists. The government will consider information received to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source award. Submissions that only ask questions will not be considered. No telephone requests or offers will be honored.