6515--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement - Sun Nuclear Daily QA 3
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 17, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Sun Nuclear Corp. for two Daily QA 3 units. This notice is not a request for proposals, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for two (2) Daily QA 3 units manufactured by Sun Nuclear Corp. These units fall under the Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (PSC 6515) category.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Solicitation Number: 36C25726Q0315
Evaluation
The agency intends to award to Sun Nuclear Corp. based on the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing that Sun Nuclear Corp. owns proprietary rights and is the sole source provider of its software and manufactured products. While not a request for proposals, the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations from other responsible sources received by the due date to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available. If no affirmative written response is received within the specified timeframe, the contract will be issued to Sun Nuclear Corp. without further notice.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties should submit their capabilities to the contracting office. Point of Contact: Vance Farrell, Contract Specialist, vance.farrell@va.gov, 210-694-6379.