6515--MIMICS 3D SOFTWARE, Durham VAMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Materialise USA LLC for Mimics 3D software. This is a Special Notice to inform the market of this intent and to conduct market research. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to potentially challenge the sole source. Responses are due by April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of Mimics 3D software. A critical condition is that no remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, with verification provided by an authorization letter or other OEM documentation. All software licensing, warranty, and service must align with OEM terms and conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Procurement (intended)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
- Period of Performance: Upon delivery of product and valid invoice.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotation. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A decision by the Government not to proceed with a competitive contract based on responses is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information furnished must be at no cost or obligation to the Government. The delivery of gray market items constitutes a breach of contract, reserving the VA's right to enforce contractual remedies, including termination or replacement at no cost.